Search

for
Search:

Did you mean Onychodystrophies?

GlossaryNail Dystrophy (Onychodystrophies)

condition where nails become abnormal in shape or texture

Nail dystrophy refers to a condition where the nails become abnormal in shape, texture, or color. This can result from various causes, including infections, trauma, systemic diseases, or genetic disorders. Symptoms may include thickening, splitting, discoloration, or ridging of the nails. Understanding the underlying cause is crucial for effective treatment and management.

Related Terms

Learn

0 / 0 results

— no results

Research

5 / 168 results

research A TP63 Mutation Causes Prominent Alopecia with Mild Ectodermal Dysplasia

2 citations , May 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

A TP63 gene mutation causes significant hair loss and mild skin, nail, and tooth abnormalities.

research Two Cases of the Rare Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome

1 citations , July 2017 in “PubMed”

Two patients with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome achieved remission after treatment.

research Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome Diagnosis in the Absence of Gastrointestinal Polyps

5 citations , March 2013 in “International journal of surgical pathology”

Cronkhite-Canada syndrome can be diagnosed without gastrointestinal polyps if there is severe mucosal atrophy and edema.

research The Prevalence of Skin Disease in the Geriatric Age Group

23 citations , August 1987 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

Older adults in Ottawa commonly have skin conditions like sun damage, dry skin, and hair loss.

research Skin Toxicity of Anti-Cancer Therapy

19 citations , October 2008 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

Anti-cancer treatments can cause reversible hair loss, skin sensitivity, pigmentation changes, nail damage, and skin reactions, with a need for more research on managing these side effects.

View more "onychodystrophia" in research →

Community Join

0 / 0 results

— no results