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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 04.08.2022

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red nail; red nails

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Descriptive term for red discoloration of the nails, which may occur diffusely or longitudinally streaked (see also Chromonychia - nail discoloration). Red nails are often a sign of acute inflammation with hyperemia of the nail bed. It is possible that the red coloration is limited only to the lunulae of the nails ("red lunulae").

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Diffuse erythronychia (diffuse reddening of the nail matrix, e.g. in acrocyanosis)

Longitudinal striation of the nails(erythronychia localized longitudinale)

Efflorescence(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Nail, red

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Occurrence in systemic lupus erythematosus, erythema exsudativum multiforme, psoriasis, alopecia areata

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Baran R, Perrin C (2000) Longitudinal erythronychia with distal subungual keratosis: onychopapilloma of the nail bed and Bowen`s disease. Br J Dermatol 143: 132-135
  2. Berker D et al (2004) Localized longitudinal erythronychia. Arch Dermatol 140: 1253-1257
  3. Haneke E (2013) Nail diseases. dermatologist 64: 519-532

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Last updated on: 04.08.2022

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer