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Researchers found new hair and nail genes, how hair reacts to UV, differences in white and pigmented hair growth, nerve changes in alopecia, treatments for baldness and alopecia, a toenail condition linked to a genetic disorder, and that nail fungus is more common in people with psoriasis.

Examining nail biopsies is useful for diagnosing nail diseases.

Hair and nail changes can indicate health issues, including cancer and side effects from cancer treatments.

Applying 5% minoxidil to fingernails can significantly increase their growth rate.

HOXC13 is essential for hair and nail development by regulating Foxn1.

Lupus can affect the scalp and nails, often causing hair loss and nail damage, and needs early aggressive treatment to prevent permanent damage.

HIV can cause skin disorders, which are often the first sign of infection, especially in people with darker skin.

Taking biotin supplements can be risky and often lacks evidence of effectiveness for skin, hair, and nail issues.

A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.

Darier-White disease causes skin and nail issues, starts around age 20, worsens until 40-50, and has poor treatment options.

Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.

The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.

Environmental factors can cause mutations in skin proteins, leading to skin disorders.

Patients on hemodialysis commonly have skin color changes, nail problems, dry skin, and itching.

The congress highlighted concerns about the effectiveness of over-the-counter nail treatments, the link between hair loss and daily care products, and the safety of skin treatments during COVID-19.

An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.

Patients on long-term hemodialysis often experience severe itching and various skin and nail problems.

A variant in the KRT31 gene causes a rare hereditary hair disorder called monilethrix.

A rare genetic mutation found in an Indian family can be detected through prenatal screening.

Almost all patients with chronic kidney disease not yet on dialysis have at least one skin problem.

People with Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 are more likely to have certain skin conditions, but not more likely to get skin cancer.

Skin reactions are a common reason for emergency visits due to drug allergies, with some severe cases needing intensive care.

A boy with Pachyonychia congenita has a confirmed gene mutation, highlighting the need for a local genetic database in India.

Reflectance confocal microscopy can noninvasively diagnose onychomatricoma by showing unique features different from healthy nails or nail fungus.

Valproic acid can cause dark lines on nails.

Most postmenopausal women experience significant skin changes and various skin conditions.

The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.

People with advanced chronic kidney disease often have skin problems, which can be treated with various medications and procedures to improve their quality of life.

After chemotherapy for early breast cancer, 33.4% of patients had long-term significant hair loss, with some hair regrowth over time, but treatments for hair loss were largely ineffective.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is effective in treating various skin conditions and improving hair density, thickness, and patient satisfaction, with lower relapse rates for Alopecia Areata.