nail disorders

Nail Findings – Friday Pop Quiz 10/21/2022
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.   …
Melanonychia: Clues for Diagnosis and the Importance of Histology
Melanonychia 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 …
Melanonychia