Onycholysis
May 9th, 2019
Overview
Look For
- Separation of the nail from the nail bed, either distally or laterally.
Causes of Onycholysis
- Skin disease - psoriasis, dermatitis, lichen planus
- Nail infection
- Trauma
- Systemic disease - chronic kidney disease, bronchial carcinoma, anaemia, diabetes mellitus, porphyrias, peripheral vascular disease, thyrotoxicosis
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