Nail Damage (Severe Onychodystrophy) Induced by Acrylate Glue: Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Investigations

Pinteala, Tudor; Chiriac, Anca; Roșca, Irina; Filon, Francesca Larese; Pinteală, Mariana; Podoleanu, Cristian; Stolnicu, Simona; Coroș, Marius Florin; Coroabă, Adina

doi:10.1159/000450791

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“…One study imaged with electron microscopy and obtained an elemental analysis of a healthy fingernail versus a fingernail that been exposed to synthetic nails and acrylic glue. Compared to the flat, uniform appearance of a healthy nail, the exposed nails were rough with globular areas [68]. Furthermore, elemental analysis revealed that nail glue causes degradation of disulfide bridges in the nail matrix, effectively destabilizing the matrix and causing roughness and loss of uniformity.…”

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“…Furthermore, elemental analysis revealed that nail glue causes degradation of disulfide bridges in the nail matrix, effectively destabilizing the matrix and causing roughness and loss of uniformity. The glue also diminished the amount of silicon and aluminum in the nail, decreasing the brightness and hardness of the nail [68].…”

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“…Artificial nails and nail glue should not be brought near flames and caution is advised when applying the nails since contact of nail glue with cotton or denim may lead to skin burns. Furthermore, application of the artificial nails themselves can lead to wearing down of the fingernails so if the nails appear thin, coarse, and dull, gaps between application of artificial nails is advised [68]. Occupational exposure to methacrylates and other harmful compounds may lead to adverse health effects discussed in a later section.…”

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Stimuli-responsive, “smart” polymeric materials used in the biomedical field function in a bio-mimicking manner by providing a non-linear response to triggers coming from a physiological microenvironment or other external source. They are built based on various chemical, physical, and biological tools that enable pH and/or temperature-stimulated changes in structural or physicochemical attributes, like shape, volume, solubility, supramolecular arrangement, and others. This review touches on some particular developments on the topic of stimuli-sensitive molecular tools for biomedical applications. Design and mechanistic details are provided concerning the smart synthetic instruments that are employed to prepare supra- and macro-molecular architectures with specific responses to external stimuli. Five major themes are approached: (i) temperature- and pH-responsive systems for controlled drug delivery; (ii) glycodynameric hydrogels for drug delivery; (iii) polymeric non-viral vectors for gene delivery; (iv) metallic nanoconjugates for biomedical applications; and, (v) smart organic tools for biomedical imaging.

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“…Nails, like hairs, have been subjected to variety of onslaughts. [2] The nail changes may be an early sign of skin and systemic diseases and sometimes nails only may be affected. Thus examination of nails becomes necessary in each and every case.…”

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A Prospective Study of Nail Changes in Dermatological and Systemic Illnesses

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Chaudhari³

2018

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Background: Some of the nail changes seen in certain dermatological or systemic pathologies may be unique to concerned condition. The knowledge of such nail changes may be immensely helpful in the diagnosis of some of these pathologies. Nail changes may precede other signs in some conditions and in these cases nail changes may help in early diagnosis. Various components of the nails which may get affected may include nail matrix, nail plate, nail bed and vasculature. We conducted this prospective study to know the prevalence of nail changes in various dermatological and systemic illnesses in patients attending dermatology outpatient department and patients admitted in different wards of our teaching institute. Aims and Objectives: (1) To study various nail changes in association with skin and systemic diseases. (2) To assess the diagnostic and prognostic significance of various nail changes. (3) To find our various etiological factors of the nail diseases. Methods: After approval from institutional ethical committee and obtaining informed consent from the patients nail changes were studied in patients attending dermatology OPD and those patients who were admitted in various wards of our institute. History, investigations and general and systemic examination was done in all the patients. Patients were included in this study on the basis of predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Nail and toes were examined for the changes such as dystrophy, ridging, thinning of nail plates, presence of Ptrygium, pigmentation and onycholysis. The changes were studied and their association with skin and systemic diseases was determined. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS16.0 version software. Results: In this prospective study of 225 patients there were 142 males (63.1 %) and 83 females (36.9 %) with a M: F ratio of 1:0.58. Most common age group to be affected was found to be 21-30 years and 31-40 years followed by 41-50 years and 51-60 years. The most common nail change was found to be onychomycosis (31.1 %) followed by paronychia (16%), psoriasis (11.5 %) and nail dystrophy (8.8 %). Longitudinal ridging, thinning of nail plates, pitting, Ptrygium and pigmentation were common changes seen in patients with lichen planus. Conclusion: Examining the patients for nail changes which may be seen in association with various dermatological and systemic conditions is an integral part of dermatology practice. These nail changes may precede the other signs and symptoms of the diseases and hence may be crucial in early diagnosis of such conditions.

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Nail Damage (Severe Onychodystrophy) Induced by Acrylate Glue: Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Investigations

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