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ReviewSkin appendage disorders2024

Natural Treatment Options for Nail Disorders.

Daniela Baboun, Marita Yaghi, Jonette E Keri, Brian W Morrison

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Review in Skin appendage disorders, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Daniela BabounFIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Marita YaghiDr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Jonette E KeriDr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Brian W MorrisonDr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
University of Miami · USDr. Herbert & Nicole Wertheim Family Foundation · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The growing demand for natural treatments has raised concerns among clinicians due to limited scientific evidence supporting their use. This review article addresses the issue by assisting dermatologists and general practitioners in recommending natural treatments for the following common nail disorders: nail brittleness, onychomycosis, periungual verrucae, paronychia, chloronychia, nail psoriasis, nail lichen planus, onychocryptosis, onycholysis, and congenital malalignment of the great toenail. One limitation is the scarcity of existing reviews on natural treatment options for nail disorders in the literature. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, this article consolidates the available evidence on natural treatment options for these conditions. Although some natural treatments for nail disorders are supported by scientific evidence, the indiscriminate use of such remedies may lead to severe poisoning and health problems. Given the widespread and increasing use of natural treatments, clinicians play a pivotal role in educating patients about evidence-based remedies and debunking misleading claims. By doing so, clinicians can enhance patient safety and improve treatment outcomes. It is essential for healthcare professionals to be well-informed and equipped with the knowledge to differentiate between effective natural treatments and unverified claims, ensuring that patients receive appropriate care.

Indexed as

ChloronychiaCongenital malalignment of the great toesNail brittlenessNail disordersNail lichen planusNail psoriasisOnychocryptosisOnycholysisOnychomycosisParonychiaPeriungual verrucae

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PMID38572187
PMCPMC10987172
OpenAlexW4389329686

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