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Glossary Nail Infection

fungal invasion of the nail causing discoloration and thickening

A nail infection, also known as onychomycosis or fungal nail infection, is a condition where fungi invade the nail bed, leading to discoloration, thickening, and crumbling of the nail. It is often caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, or molds and can affect both fingernails and toenails, making them appear unsightly and sometimes causing discomfort or pain.

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research Induction of Hard Keratin Expression in Non-Nail-Matrical Keratinocytes by Nail-Matrical Fibroblasts through Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions

25 citations , January 2003 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery”

This study indicates that nail-matrical fibroblasts can induce hard keratin expression in non-nail-matrical keratinocytes, suggesting potential for using non-nail-matrical epidermal grafts to treat nail injuries.

research Patient Recovery from COVID-19 Infections: Follow-Up of Hair, Nail, and Cutaneous Manifestations

10 citations , January 2021 in “BioMed Research International”

This study found that patients who recovered from COVID-19 experienced various skin, hair, and nail issues, with hair shedding being more common in those with moderate to severe cases.

research Non-infectious inflammatory disorders of the nail apparatus

13 citations , April 2009 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

This article reviews nail involvement in various skin diseases, such as psoriasis and lichen planus, and highlights characteristic changes but reports no new clinical findings.

research Nail changes in non-infectious skin diseases: a narrative review

1 citations , November 2025 in “Journal of Korean Medical Association”

This review describes nail changes linked to various non-infectious skin diseases, highlighting how these alterations can help diagnose and manage conditions like psoriasis and lupus by noting specific and overlapping nail characteristics.

research Hair and Nail Manifestations of HIV Infection

October 2012 in “CRC Press eBooks”

This abstract describes various hair and nail changes associated with HIV infection, highlighting telogen effluvium and onychomycosis as common manifestations, while noting that treatment for onychomycosis does not differ between HIV-infected and non-infected individuals.

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community Almost 4 months on GHK-Cu hair growth progress

in Progress Pictures 41 upvotes 5 months ago

OP noticed fuller and thicker hair after almost 4 months of using GHK-Cu, a copper-binding peptide, through subcutaneous injections. Some users were skeptical, questioning the authenticity and potential commercial intent behind the post.

community M30/India : Tried GHK-Cu for Hairline. Sharing results

in Progress Pictures 45 upvotes 5 months ago

A user experienced side effects from finasteride and switched to using GHK-Cu for hairline improvement, noticing some positive changes after three months. They used a 2mg daily dose via subcutaneous injections and reported increased hair density and baby hairs, though results were not dramatic.

community Oral Biotin and Topical Minoxidil have a synergy effect in increasing hair growth, the study was only done in healthy subjects and it was only 14 days but it does prove that biotin can play a significant role as an adjunct treatment.

168 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hair growth rate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.

community Gland treatment and Crude Oil Massage

8 years ago

Hair loss treatment involves gland treatment with iodine, liver extract, wild American ginseng, and black cohosh, along with crude oil scalp massage. The approach aims to stimulate hormones and improve blood circulation to promote hair growth.

community Is there a topical androgen receptor blocker so we don't have to fuck with the enzyme and destroy our allopregnanolone, but go and hit the end target straight?

in Treatment 44 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses topical androgen receptor blockers for hair loss, mentioning Clascoterone, Pyrilutamide, GT20029, and RU58841. Ketoconazole's effectiveness and application methods are also debated.

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