Common disorders and diseases of the nails. Anatomy, physiology, disorders, clarification and therapy

Disorders of anatomical variants of the nails are often seen in clinical practice. Their correction identification and interpretation are essential dermatological skills. The increasing emphasis on aesthetic considerations in dermatology means that even the slightest nail changes may assume signific...

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Published in:Hautarzt 2004-06, Vol.55 (6), p.567-79; quiz 580-1
Main Author: Mainusch, O M
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Melanoma - complications
Melanoma - diagnosis
Nail Diseases - diagnosis
Nail Diseases - etiology
Nail Diseases - physiopathology
Nail Diseases - therapy
Nails - pathology
Nails - physiopathology
Nails - surgery
Patient Care Management - methods
Pigmentation Disorders - diagnosis
Pigmentation Disorders - etiology
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Skin Neoplasms - complications
Skin Neoplasms - diagnosis
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Summary:Disorders of anatomical variants of the nails are often seen in clinical practice. Their correction identification and interpretation are essential dermatological skills. The increasing emphasis on aesthetic considerations in dermatology means that even the slightest nail changes may assume significance for their patients. In order to skillfully evaluate nails, one must be familiar with the terminology and classification of nail disorders. The nail plate, nail bed and periungual tissue may also be affected. Longitudinal melanonychia is especially important as a possible clue to subungual melanoma.
ISSN:0017-8470