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[Nail changes in inflammatory dermatoses: recognition and treatment].
Galina Balakirski1, Christoph R Löser2, Silke C Hofmann3
1Zentrum für Dermatologie, Allergologie und Dermatochirurgie, Helios Universitätsklinikum Wuppertal, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Heusnerstr. 40, 42283, Wuppertal, Deutschland. galina.balakirski@helios-gesundheit.de.
Dermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany)
|March 11, 2025
Summary
Chronic inflammatory skin diseases often manifest with nail and periungual changes, which can aid in diagnosis. This review covers common nail alterations in dermatoses like lupus and eczema, alongside treatments.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Rheumatology
Context:
- Chronic inflammatory dermatoses frequently involve nail and periungual changes.
- Nail alterations can precede or assist in diagnosing skin conditions.
- This review focuses on nail and periungual manifestations in various dermatoses, excluding nail psoriasis.
Purpose:
- To review common nail and periungual changes associated with chronic inflammatory dermatoses.
- To discuss diagnostic contributions of specific nail lesions.
- To outline treatment options for these nail and periungual changes.
Summary:
- Nail and periungual changes are common in chronic inflammatory dermatoses.
- Conditions discussed include collagenoses, autoimmune bullous dermatoses, alopecia areata, lichen planus, and atopic eczema.
- Specific nail findings can be crucial for diagnosis, and treatment strategies are presented.
Impact:
- Enhances understanding of the relationship between skin diseases and nail health.
- Provides clinicians with diagnostic and therapeutic insights for nail and periungual manifestations.
- Highlights the importance of dermatological examination of the nails in diagnosing systemic inflammatory conditions.
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