Common nail disorders

Dermatol Clin. 2006 Jul;24(3):349-54. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2006.03.001.

Abstract

Common skin diseases often present with nail changes. This article reviews the nail manifestations of psoriasis, lichen planus, alopecia areata, and twenty-nail dystrophy. There is considerable overlap in the nail findings in these cutaneous conditions, but nail changes distinct to each do exist.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alopecia Areata / diagnosis
  • Alopecia Areata / pathology
  • Alopecia Areata / therapy
  • Humans
  • Lichen Planus / diagnosis
  • Lichen Planus / pathology
  • Lichen Planus / therapy
  • Nail Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Nail Diseases / pathology
  • Nail Diseases / therapy*
  • Psoriasis / diagnosis
  • Psoriasis / pathology
  • Psoriasis / therapy