Hair & Nails
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Nail Bed: Is Finger Predominance Another Clue to Etiology? A Report of 5 Cases
Although squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is commonly found on sun-exposed skin, the occurrence of this malignancy in the nail bed is rare.
Pediatric Dermatology
Cutaneous Aspects of Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is associated with an increased incidence of cutaneous manifestations such as atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, elastosis...
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Routine Periodic Acid-Schiff Staining of Nail Plate Fragments in Fungal Cultures for Onychomycosis: A Method to Increase the Sensitivity of Diagnosis
We propose the routine staining of nail plate fragments with periodic acid-Schiff stain to increase diagnostic accuracy in diagnosing...
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Fingertip Calcinosis Cutis
Calcinosis cutis, a rare disorder caused by an abnormal deposit of calcium phosphate into the skin, is observed in a variety of disorders....
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Pterygium of the Nail
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Argyria Following the Use of Dietary Supplements Containing Colloidal Silver Protein
The onset of argyria following the use of dietary supplements containing colloidal silver protein is presented. The patient was using a silver-...
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Multiple Onychocryptosis Following Treatment of Onychomycosis With Oral Terbinafine
The authors report an unusual case of multiple onychocryptosis, which developed following treatment of onychomycosis with oral terbinafine. With...
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Sporadic Congenital Leukonychia With Partial Phenotype Expression
Congenital total leukonychia is an autosomal dominantly inherited condition that manifests as complete whitening of both fingernails and toenails...
Photo Challenge
What Is Your Diagnosis? Nail-Patella Syndrome
No abstract available.
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Fusarium Fingernail Infection Responsive to Fluconazole Intermittent Therapy
A case of fingernail infection by Fusarium is presented. This nondermatophytic mold is an infrequent cause of onychomycosis, more typically...
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Localized Whirlpool Folliculitis in a Football Player
Pseudomonas aeruginosa folliculitis occurs in patients exposed to contaminated water. Most outbreaks are associated with whirlpools. The infection...