Nail Conditions – Friday Pop Quiz – 12/7
What are the nail findings in this condition?
A.) Red-white longitudinal bands and v-shaped distal nicks
B.) Oil spots and onycholysis
C.) Clubbing
D.) Dolichonychia
E.) Trachyonychia
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What are the nail findings in this condition?
A.) Red-white longitudinal bands and v-shaped distal nicks
B.) Oil spots and onycholysis
C.) Clubbing
D.) Dolichonychia
E.) Trachyonychia
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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