Hair & Nails
Conference Coverage
Tease out genetic and structural causes of children’s hair loss
Congenital disorders and problems with the hair shaft and follicle are suspects in pediatric hair loss.
Case Reports
Plantar Ulcerative Lichen Planus: Rapid Improvement With a Novel Triple-Therapy Approach
Ulcerative lichen planus (ULP) is a rare variant of lichen planus that is characterized by chronic, painful, and disabling ulcerations. Ulcerative...
Conference Coverage
Foster cultural competence when examining hair, scalp of ethnic patients
Asking the right questions begins with being familiar with common hair care practices.
Conference Coverage
Taking the sting out of nail surgery: Postoperative pain pearls
CHICAGO – Make sure patients plan ahead for a restful day or two after surgery.
Photo Challenge
Solitary Nodule on the Proximal Nail Fold
A 62-year-old man presented for evaluation of a slowly growing, nonpainful nodule on the first proximal toenail fold of the right foot of 6 years...
Conference Coverage
When fingernails are the clue to a bigger problem
CHICAGO – Nail patella syndrome: “Even though it’s rare, I want you to think about it,” said Sheila Friedlander, MD.
From the Journals
Less is more: Nanotechnology enhances antifungal’s efficacy
Combining efinaconazole with nanoparticles boosted the effectiveness of antifungal medication and reduced the amount needed.
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Fish pedicures
Fish pedicures have a long-standing history in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures for aiding such skin conditions as psoriasis and helping...
Case Reports
Scalp Psoriasis With Increased Hair Density
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease that commonly affects the scalp. Psoriatic lesions on the scalp typically result in alopecia,...
Case Reports
Nonscarring Alopecia Associated With Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D is well known for its role in bone health and immune regulation, playing a role in cell differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis....
From the Journals
Relapsing scabies? Nails may hold a clue
Nails can harbor mites, a potential source for scabies relapse.