January 2014 in “Pathology” The document concludes that understanding nail anatomy is key for diagnosing nail diseases, early signs of nail melanoma may allow for less aggressive treatment, and specific genetic mutations are important in thyroid cancer prognosis and treatment.
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April 2017 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” In this study, nail matrix pathology in a patient with Cronkhite–Canada Syndrome revealed matrix hypergranulosis, suggesting that an inflammatory process may play a key role in the condition's pathogenesis.
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October 2005 in “Annals of Clinical Psychiatry” This review examines the existing research on pathologic hairpulling, skin picking, and nail biting, suggesting these behaviors are underrecognized and may benefit from a unified diagnostic categorization; it reports no new clinical findings.
September 2024 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” This source reports that biotin, a water-soluble vitamin B7, may benefit skin, hair, and nail health, including various types of alopecia, without the risk of hypervitaminosis even at high doses.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses the integration of ultrasound in dermatology for improved lesion visualization and diagnosis, highlighting recent technological advancements like handheld devices and high-frequency probes, and reports no clinical results.