Hair & Nails
Case Reports
Pigmented Squamous Cell Carcinoma Presenting as Longitudinal Melanonychia in a Transplant Recipient
We report the case of a 62-year-old black man who was on a maintenance immunosuppressive regimen that included mycophenolate mofetil and...
Conference Coverage
Picosecond 755-nm laser found effective for neck rejuvenation
DALLAS – A picosecond 755-nm laser with focus lens array can serve as a safe, nonsurgical option for neck rejuvenation in patients with...
From the Journals
Consider hydroxychloroquine in treating pediatric alopecia areata
For children with severe alopecia areata failing multiple therapies, hydroxychloroquine could be an option for a subset of children.
From the Journals
Alopecia areata has female predominance, more severe types common in boys
An extremely rare and infrequently reported form of AA, the congenital type, was found in 25 children.
From the Journals
Clinical pattern may help distinguish pediatric NMN from subungal melanoma
Pediatric nail matrix nevi also differs from the adult form.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Device-based therapy for onychomycosis
SAN DIEGO – Treatments currently being evaluated for onychomycosis include photodynamic therapy and iontophoresis.
Practical Pearls
Onychomycosis Diagnosis and Long-term Treatment
Conference Coverage
Phase 3 trials show halobetasol/tazarotene lotion works for psoriasis
KAUAI, HAWAII – “Tazarotene: Great for acne, but think of it again for psoriasis.”
Conference Coverage
Refractory alopecia patients could consider a JAK inhibitor
Case Reports
Nail-Patella Syndrome: Clinical Clues for Making the Diagnosis
Nail-patella syndrome (NPS) is a rare autosomal-dominant disorder characterized by the classic triad of fingernail dysplasia, patellar absence/...
Conference Coverage
Maximizing topical toenail fungus therapy
KAUAI, HAWAII – Expert offers keys to effective treatment without using systemics.