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    Glossary Nail Changes

    alterations in nail appearance or texture indicating health issues

    Nail changes refer to alterations in the appearance, texture, or growth of fingernails or toenails, which can be indicative of various health conditions. These changes can include discoloration, thickening, brittleness, pitting, or separation from the nail bed, and may be associated with systemic diseases, nutritional deficiencies, infections, or trauma. For instance, yellowing of the nails might suggest a fungal infection, while pitting could be a sign of psoriasis.

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      The Histopathologic Spectrum of Psoriasis

      research The histopathologic spectrum of psoriasis

      111 citations , November 2007 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      This article discusses the histologic features of psoriasis, including psoriasiform epidermal hyperplasia and neutrophilic involvement, but reports no new clinical findings.
      Diseases of Hair and Nails

      research Diseases of Hair and Nails

      3 citations , January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.
      N02. Hair and Nails

      research N02. Hair and Nails

      June 1997 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”
      This article discusses hair and nail research contributions in dermatology but reports no new clinical findings.

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