Patient Buzz: Dry, Brittle Nails | The Expert Weighs In
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 …
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 … Continue reading "Patient Buzz: Dry, Brittle Nails | The Expert Weighs In"
A 92-year-old female patient presents with complaints regarding her nails. She states they often crumble, and have been yellowish in color for years. Her toenails are so thickened that it is difficult to trim them. She is otherwise asymptomatic and has no fingernail involvement. What is the most common cause of this patient's condition?
A. Tinea manuum
B. Tinea pedis
C. Inflammatory d … 
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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