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Longitudinal melanonychia in localized scleroderma.

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    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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    Longitudinal melanonychia, a nail pigmentation, is rarely seen with scleroderma, a condition known for increased skin pigmentation. This study presents four cases, suggesting a potential functional activation of nail matrix melanocytes.

    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Pathology
    • Nail Biology

    Background:

    • Scleroderma frequently presents with hyperpigmentation, making the rarity of associated longitudinal melanonychia paradoxical.
    • Longitudinal melanonychia is a nail condition characterized by brown or black pigmentation of the nail plate.
    • Understanding the interplay between autoimmune diseases and pigmentary changes is crucial for comprehensive patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report and analyze cases of longitudinal melanonychia occurring concurrently with localized scleroderma.
    • To investigate the potential mechanisms behind this rare association.
    • To contribute to the understanding of pigmentary manifestations in autoimmune connective tissue diseases.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of four patient cases with concurrent longitudinal melanonychia and localized scleroderma.

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  • Clinical examination and photographic documentation of nail and skin findings.
  • Histopathological examination of nail matrix biopsy specimens in two cases.

    • Main Results:

    • Four cases of longitudinal melanonychia were identified in patients with various forms of localized scleroderma.
    • Nail matrix biopsy in two patients revealed well-defined melanocytes without evidence of cellular atypia.
    • The observed pigmentation is hypothesized to stem from functional activation of nail matrix melanocytes, mirroring scleroderma's cutaneous pigmentation.

    Conclusions:

    • The co-occurrence of longitudinal melanonychia and scleroderma, while rare, has been documented in these four cases.
    • The findings suggest that the nail matrix melanocytes may be functionally activated, leading to increased pigmentation.
    • This association may be coincidental, but warrants further investigation into the pathomechanisms linking scleroderma and nail pigmentation.