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Self-induced nail disorders (SINDs): What do we know so far?
M Starace1, S Cedirian1, A Alessandrini1
1Dermatology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University, Bologna, Italy.
Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie
|October 9, 2023
Summary
Self-induced nail disorders, often linked to onychotillomania, stem from voluntary patient actions. Recognizing these conditions and their psychiatric links is key for effective multidisciplinary treatment.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Self-induced nail disorders are a diverse group of conditions resulting from voluntary patient actions.
- These disorders fall under the spectrum of onychotillomania.
- Psychiatric comorbidities are frequently observed in patients with these nail conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common clinical features of self-induced nail disorders seen in consultations.
- To offer diagnostic tools for identifying these conditions.
- To provide therapeutic strategies for managing these nail disorders.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of self-induced nail disorders.
- Clinical case analysis.
- Synthesis of diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations.
Main Results:
- Common clinical presentations of self-induced nail disorders were identified.
- Diagnostic criteria and differentiating features were outlined.
- Evidence-based therapeutic approaches were discussed.
Conclusions:
- Self-induced nail disorders require careful clinical evaluation due to potential psychiatric comorbidities.
- A multidisciplinary approach involving dermatology and psychiatry is recommended.
- Effective management relies on accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plans.
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