Hair, nail, and pigment changes in major systemic disease.
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.
Ramos-e-Silva
Marcia
M
Sector of Dermatology and Post-Graduation Course, University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, 22280-020 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ramos.e.silva@dermato.med.br
Chaves Azevedo-e-Silva
Melissa
M
Carneiro
Sueli Coclho
SC
D005260:Female; D006201:Hair Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology*