Hair & Nails
Practical Pearls
Enhancing Cosmetic and Functional Improvement of Recalcitrant Nail Lichen Planus With Resin Nail
We describe application of a resin nail for recalcitrant lichen planus of the fingernail for improved cosmesis and functionality.
Clinical Review
Evaluating the Cost Burden of Alopecia Areata Treatment: A Comprehensive Review for Dermatologists
We conducted a literature review of the recommended therapies for alopecia areata (AA) based on American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) guidelines...
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Hair-Straightening Products Entail Acute Kidney Failure Risk
Products with glyoxylic acid were linked to built up calcium oxalate crystals leading to acute kidney failure, say researchers.
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Studies Reinforce JAK Inhibitor Efficacy for Most Challenging Alopecia Types
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Study Finds No Increased Cancer Risk With Spironolactone
Spironolactone, used off-label for several skin conditions in women, carries a warning about an increased tumor risk associated with high doses in...
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Longitudinal Melanonychia
A patient presented with variable shades of brown covering more than 50% of the nail width. What's the condition and what are the key clinical...
Contact Dermatitis
Tangled Truths: Unraveling the Link Between Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is an increasingly prevalent type of scarring alopecia that may have a closer relationship to contact allergy than was...
Original Research
Association Between LDL-C and Androgenetic Alopecia Among Female Patients in a Specialty Alopecia Clinic
To understand the relationship between female pattern hair loss (FPHL) severity and abnormal cholesterol levels, we performed a retrospective...
Original Research
Analysis of Nail Excision Practice Patterns in the Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Database 2012-2017
The objective of this study was to analyze trends in nail excision practice patterns among medical providers in the United States.
Photo Challenge
Blue to Slate Gray Discoloration of the Proximal Fingernails
An 88-year-old man presented with asymptomatic and unchanging discoloration of the proximal fingernails of both hands of 50 years’ duration.
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Hair Creams: Do You Know the Health Risks?
Hair creams linked to eye irritation, temporary blindness, chemical keratitis, corneal ulcers, and other effects.