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High altitude koilonychia.

R K Patial1

  • 1IG Medical College, Shimla.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|April 25, 2000
PubMed
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Koilonychia, a nail condition, affects 6.99% of high-altitude residents. This study found it is more common in upper limbs and linked to slowed nail plate growth.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Dermatology
  • High-Altitude Physiology

Background:

  • Koilonychia, or spoon nails, is a nail deformity.
  • High-altitude environments may influence physiological conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of koilonychia among individuals residing at high altitudes.
  • To investigate potential contributing factors and patterns of koilonychia in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Nail examination for koilonychia in patients at a Himalayan medical camp (12,500 ft).
  • Exclusion of residents below 10,000 ft; detailed history and physical exams conducted.
  • Routine laboratory tests and serum ferritin levels were assessed in a subset of patients.

Main Results:

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  • Koilonychia was observed in 6.99% (67/986) of high-altitude residents.
  • The condition was more prevalent in the upper limbs and associated with various comorbidities.
  • Normal hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels were noted in tested individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Koilonychia occurs in 6.99% of the high-altitude population studied.
  • The condition is attributed to retarded nail plate growth and is more frequently seen in upper limbs.