7 citations,
December 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
1 citations,
July 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
December 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Most pregnant women experience common skin changes like linea nigra and stretch marks.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with certain allergic conditions or higher white blood cell counts have more severe hair loss, and treating hair and nail side effects early in melanoma therapy can improve quality of life.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Povidone-iodine nail solution effectively treats nail infections caused by chemotherapy.
78 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Biotin supplements may improve hair and nail growth in people with certain deficiencies or conditions, but there's not enough evidence to recommend it for healthy individuals.
26 citations,
June 2012 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India” Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and temporary, but some can risk the fetus and need careful treatment.
13 citations,
February 2017 in “Clinical rheumatology” Tofacitinib may help treat nail dystrophy, especially when other treatments fail.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology (Print)” Too much selenium can cause hair loss and nail problems.
October 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” No link between scalp patterns and alopecia severity in children, but more severe cases often had nail abnormalities.
86 citations,
October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” Skin changes can help diagnose and manage endocrine disorders like thyroid problems, diabetes, and adrenal gland conditions.
10 citations,
June 2021 in “BioMed Research International” Some recovered COVID-19 patients experience skin, hair, and nail issues, suggesting they need follow-up care.
3 citations,
November 2010 in “Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America” Pregnancy can cause symptoms similar to rheumatic diseases, making diagnosis difficult, and affects various body systems, requiring careful distinction between normal changes and serious conditions.
1 citations,
November 2023 in “Curēus” Early diagnosis and treatment of nail and skin conditions can improve health and appearance.
April 2023 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment of nail lichen planus in children can prevent permanent nail damage.
18 citations,
March 1974 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Chronic kidney disease can cause skin and nail problems.
11 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” New protein changes may be involved in the immune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata.
9 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Most pregnant women experience skin changes, mainly increased pigmentation, and some develop pregnancy-related skin conditions and infections.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The treatments for fungal nail infection, hair loss in men, benign nail tumor, and chemotherapy-associated nail bed inflammation are effective and safe.
32 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and changes in them can affect conditions like hair loss and eczema.
20 citations,
October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
January 2019 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” Chemotherapy with docetaxel can cause painful nail and skin side effects that may lead to stopping treatment.
April 2014 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM” An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.
May 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Adjusting the medication tacrolimus resolved a boy's red nail beds after a stem cell transplant.
179 citations,
October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
2 citations,
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
March 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” The man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, a rare disorder with GI polyps, skin issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
1 citations,
February 2022 in “Biological Trace Element Research” The combination of Arginine Silicate Inositol Complex and a new form of Biotin improved hair and nail growth in rats.
54 citations,
October 2019 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” Accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing superficial fungal infections, with terbinafine being the best oral treatment for nail infections.
51 citations,
January 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.