nail disorders

Patient Buzz: Dry, Brittle Nails | The Expert Weighs In
brittle nails
by Allison Sit on
Bustle recently posted an article on tricks to strengthen dry and brittle nails. How should dermatology clinicians counsel their patients who have dry, brittle nails? What nail conditions are sometimes misdiagnosed as dry, brittle nails? For expert advice, I reached out to Molly Hinshaw, MD, professor of dermatology, section chief of dermatopathology and director of the nail clinic at the U …

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Nail Findings – Friday Pop Quiz 10/21/2022
by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on
Which of the following conditions is not commonly associated with the nail findings depicted in the image? A. Chronic renal insufficiency B. Liver failure C. Congestive heart failure D. Diabetes E. Age To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks.   …

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Melanonychia: Clues for Diagnosis and the Importance of Histology
Melanonychia
by Edita Newton, MD on
Just as pigmented lesions on the skin can vary widely from freckles to lentigines to nevi to melanoma, similar pigmented lesions can be seen in nails. Melanonychia, brown or black pigmentation in the nail plate, can frequently present a diagnostic challenge for the dermatologist. While most causes of melanonychia are benign, it is important to recognize when the diagnosis is malignant or uncerta …

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