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Retronychia.

Cristina Diniz Borges Figueira de Mello1, Milena da Rocha E Souza2, Leandro Fonseca Noriega2

  • 1Hair and Nails Outpatient Clinic, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas (SP), Brazil.

Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia
|August 30, 2018
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Retronychia, a nail disorder where the proximal nail plate ingrows into the fold, is often underdiagnosed. Nail plate avulsion is the primary diagnostic and treatment method for this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Nail Diseases

Background:

  • Retronychia is a recently identified nail disorder.
  • It involves the proximal nail plate ingrowing into the proximal nail fold.
  • Persistent paronychia, especially after trauma, suggests this condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To increase awareness of retronychia among dermatologists.
  • To highlight diagnostic and treatment strategies for retronychia.
  • To discuss the challenges in diagnosing incomplete clinical forms of retronychia.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria for retronychia.
  • Evaluation of nail plate avulsion as a diagnostic and curative procedure.
  • Analysis of reported cases and outcomes, including relapses.

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Main Results:

  • Retronychia is likely underdiagnosed due to limited dermatologist knowledge.
  • Persistent paronychia, particularly post-trauma, is a key clinical suspicion.
  • Nail plate avulsion serves as the primary diagnostic and therapeutic intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Increased awareness and recognition of retronychia are crucial.
  • Nail plate avulsion is the recommended procedure for diagnosis and treatment.
  • Potential for relapse exists despite successful avulsion.