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GlossaryNail Dystrophy (onychodystrophy)

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.

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research Alopecia Universalis, Onychodystrophy, and Total Vitiligo

31 citations, August 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology”

No systemic causes were found for the patients' conditions.

research Onychodystrophy With Associated Polymicrobial Distal Phalanx Osteomyelitis

1 citations, November 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology”

A woman's hair loss was caused by her husband's testosterone gel and a diabetic man's nail disease led to bone infection, both treated successfully.

research Immune-Related Alopecia (Areata and Universalis) in Cancer Patients Receiving Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

87 citations, December 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.

research Cutaneous Reactions to Chemotherapeutic Agents

53 citations, May 2001 in “The American journal of the medical sciences”

Chemotherapy can cause various skin problems, and recognizing them helps improve patient care.

research Spontaneous Improvement of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome in a Postpartum Female

19 citations, May 1984 in “Digestive diseases and sciences”

A young woman's Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved on its own after she gave birth.

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