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1CHU de Saint-Étienne, hôpital Nord, département d'onychologie, service de dermatologie, 420555 Saint-Étienne cedex 2, France; 1, rue General-Leclerc, 42100 St-Étienne, France.
Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|October 15, 2014
Summary
Retronychia, a nail condition, typically affects young women aged 20-30. It begins with disrupted nail growth due to microtrauma, requiring total nail avulsion for management.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Nail Disorders
Background:
- Retronychia is a nail condition characterized by abnormal nail growth.
- It is often associated with microtraumatic insults.
Observation:
- Typically observed in young females between 20 and 30 years old.
- Key diagnostic signs include proximal nail plate elevation, pachyonychia, dyschromia, and paronychia.
Findings:
- The condition initiates with a disruption in the longitudinal nail growth pattern.
- Microtrauma is identified as a primary causative factor.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for effective management.
- Total nail avulsion is the established treatment protocol for retronychia.
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