January 2015 in “Dermatology online journal” This case report reviews a 67-year-old man with both alopecia totalis and lichen planus of the nails, suggesting a possible autoimmune link between these rare concurrent conditions, but presents no new clinical data.
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January 2018 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study presented cases of severe and permanent nail changes resembling lichen planus in patients with chilblain lupus erythematosus, suggesting a unique pattern related to cold exposure rather than typical histopathology findings.
April 2023 in “Indian journal of paediatric dermatology” In this case study, a 12-year-old boy with isolated nail lichen planus showed significant improvement after receiving intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide and topical tacrolimus treatment, although his great toenails were less responsive.
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November 2023 in “Curēus” This case report describes a young male with trachyonychia with associated hypertrophic cutaneous lichen planus, reticular oral lichen planus, and nail lichen planus. The diagnosis was aided by dermoscopy and histopathology, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective treatment and prognosis.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study introduced the Lichen Planus Activity and Damage Index (LiPADI), which effectively assesses the severity and progression of lichen planus, aligning well with other clinical indicators.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” This study found that dermoscopy can identify specific features within various nail diseases that aid in early diagnosis, although further validation of these findings is needed.
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December 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This research notes that biologics and small molecules are effective for treating nail psoriasis and alopecia areata, albeit with precautions for adverse events, but no clinical trials have been published for their use in treating nail lichen planus and atopic dermatitis.
October 2023 in “CRC Press eBooks” This chapter provides an overview of 11 common hair and nail conditions in children with brown skin, utilizing clinical photographs and a question-and-answer format to discuss conditions such as alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and nail lichen planus.
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March 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that videodermoscopy can help diagnose nailbed psoriasis by revealing distinctive hyponychial capillary patterns, which correlated with disease severity and response to treatment.
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January 2005 in “Skinmed” This article reviews the structural similarities and common disorders of hair and nails, highlighting their joint involvement in congenital and acquired conditions, but it reports no new clinical results.
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October 2021 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” This study observed that nail abnormalities often indicate underlying dermatological or systemic conditions, with psoriasis and infections being the most common causes among patients.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report suggests that frontal fibrosing alopecia with nail involvement may be associated with lichen planus and improved with oral dutasteride due to an inflammatory reaction related to androgenetic alopecia.
December 2022 in “Journal of medical sciences and health” This study found that histomorphological evaluation of nail punch biopsies is useful for diagnosing various nail-related dermatoses, with psoriasis being the most common condition observed.
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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.
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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.
February 2021 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This study reports an 8-year-old boy with trachyonychia, lichen planus, and alopecia areata who showed significant improvement in hair growth, nail condition, and skin lesions after 6 months of biweekly pulse systemic corticosteroid therapy.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Treatment improved some symptoms but not all.
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
April 2011 in “www.virtualization.info” This report describes a case of trachyonychia with associated various types of lichen planus in a young male, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective treatment.
September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review summarizes major surveys on Behcet's disease, highlighting its systemic manifestations, with primary morbidity linked to ocular involvement causing severe vision loss or blindness.
January 1993 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter covers various dermatological drugs, cosmetics, and topical agents, focusing on the properties and uses of propolis, but does not present new clinical findings.
This study reported an incidence of lichen planus of 0.16% among patients, with the classical type being most common, and found associations with various immune-mediated diseases and rare cases of malignant transformation.
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December 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” This study found that patients with cutaneous lichen planus had a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension compared to controls.
December 2025 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, researchers conducted a retrospective analysis of 16 cases of erosive palmoplantar lichen planus in North East India, finding a higher prevalence in pediatric and male patients, with common clinical features including plantar involvement and histopathological indicators such as basal cell degeneration.
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June 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This extensive review discusses the clinical manifestations, potential associations, and treatment approaches for lichen planus, but reports no new clinical results, highlighting gaps in evidence for therapeutic strategies.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found a high prevalence of genital Lichen sclerosus and autoimmune comorbidities in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, suggesting a possible shared autoimmune process.
January 2021 in “Springer eBooks” This chapter reviews skin manifestations in common rheumatic diseases, particularly those with polyarthritis, and offers a differential diagnosis of erythema nodosum without presenting new research findings.
July 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dentistry” This report describes a rare case of Graham-Little–Piccardi–Lassueur syndrome in a 46-year-old male, highlighting its typical features such as scarring alopecia and lichenoid follicular eruptions.
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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.
This abstract highlights that hair and nail disorders significantly affect quality of life, with early diagnosis and treatment critical to managing these conditions effectively.