Glossy skin and fingers L90.9

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Skin atrophy after peripheral nerve injury.

Clinical features
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Pink to cyanotic, paper-thinned, dry skin with a tendency to hyperkeratosis, mechanical blistering, hyperhidrosis. Disturbance of nail growth (grooved nails).

Therapy
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Symptomatic treatment, skin caring e.g. with Ungt. emulsif. aq. or 5% urea cream R102.

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Skin atrophy, neurogenic; Urea cream hydrophilic 5 or 10% (nrf 11.71.);

Outgoing links (5)

Bubble; Hyperhidrosis (overview); Hyperkeratoses; Urea cream hydrophilic 5 or 10% (nrf 11.71.); Urea (overview);

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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