Synonym(s)
Nail atrophy
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Nail malformation due to disturbed development of the nail plate, see also atrophy.
EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
Various causes are possible, e.g. occlusive arterial disease, hyperthyroidism, Raynaud's disease, endangiitis obliterans, cachexia, vinyl chloride.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Small, thin, partially deformed nails.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Treatment of the underlying disease, see below Arterial occlusive disease, hyperthyroidism, Raynaud's disease, endangiitis obliterans, hyperthyroidism, Raynaud's disease.
Recommended articles
Incoming links (5)
Epidermolysis bullosa junctionalis generalized intermediaries (non-herlitz); Epidermolysis bullosa junctionalis, generalized severe (historical: Herlitz type); Epidermolysis bullosa junctionalis with pyloric atresia; Nail atrophy; Onychoatrophia congenita;Outgoing links (4)
Arterial occlusive disease peripheral; Atrophy of the skin (overview); Raynaud's disease; Thrombangiitis obliterans;Disclaimer
Please ask your physician for a reliable diagnosis. This website is only meant as a reference.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer