Hair, nail, and pigment changes in major systemic disease

Abstract In this article, the nail, hair, and pigment changes caused by systemic diseases will be reviewed. Among the subjects discussed are abnormalities of shape, attachments, surface, and color of the nails; hair alterations such as telogen and anagen effluvium, scarring alopecia, hypertrichosis,...

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Published in:Clinics in dermatology 2008-05, Vol.26 (3), p.296-305
Main Authors: Ramos-e-Silva, Marcia, MD, PhD, Chaves Azevedo-e-Silva, Melissa, MD, Carneiro, Sueli Coclho, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dermatology
Female
Hair Diseases - etiology
Humans
Male
Nail Diseases - etiology
Pigmentation Disorders - etiology
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Summary:Abstract In this article, the nail, hair, and pigment changes caused by systemic diseases will be reviewed. Among the subjects discussed are abnormalities of shape, attachments, surface, and color of the nails; hair alterations such as telogen and anagen effluvium, scarring alopecia, hypertrichosis, and hirsutism; and pigment changes due to connective tissue disorders, sarcoidosis, and metabolic and endocrinologic diseases, among others.
ISSN:0738-081X
1879-1131
DOI:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2007.10.019