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Nail changes in glandular disease.

M J Valletta1, E L Schwartz, D Tozzoli

  • 1Division of Surgical Sciences, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York.

Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
|April 1, 1989
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Glandular disorders can cause nonspecific nail changes, making diagnosis difficult. Differentiating these from other causes like trauma requires careful examination, especially when multiple nails are affected.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Endocrinology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Glandular disorders can manifest with various nail changes.
  • Nail pathology can stem from diverse causes, including trauma and footwear.
  • Identifying the etiology of nail changes is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the association between glandular disorders and nail pathology.
  • To emphasize the challenges in diagnosing systemic diseases based solely on nail changes.
  • To differentiate glandular causes of nail changes from other common etiologies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature and clinical cases linking glandular disorders to nail abnormalities.
  • Analysis of diagnostic clues, such as multiple nail involvement.

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  • Comparison of nail changes caused by glandular disorders with those from trauma and shoegear.

    • Main Results:

    • Glandular disorders represent a significant category of diseases affecting nails.
    • Nail changes associated with glandular disorders are often nonspecific.
    • Multiple nail involvement can suggest a systemic origin, potentially a glandular disorder.

    Conclusions:

    • Diagnosing systemic pathologies from nail changes alone requires extreme caution.
    • Nonspecific nail changes can be indicative of underlying glandular disorders but also other conditions.
    • Clinical correlation and differentiation from trauma are essential when evaluating nail pathology.