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Nails and systemic disease

M A Shearn

    The Western Journal of Medicine
    |October 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Nail changes offer important diagnostic clues for systemic disorders. Observing these easily accessible features can provide valuable insights into a patient

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical diagnostics
    • Dermatology
    • Internal medicine

    Background:

    • Nail findings are easily observable and yield valuable information.
    • Attention to nail features in systemic disorders is often rewarding.
    • This review focuses on nail changes associated with various systemic conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review significant nail changes observed in systemic disorders.
    • To highlight the diagnostic value of nail examinations.
    • To provide clinicians with a guide to interpreting nail abnormalities.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies on nail changes and systemic diseases.
    • Compilation of common and significant nail findings.
    • Correlation of nail abnormalities with specific underlying medical conditions.

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    Main Results:

    • Nail changes can manifest in numerous systemic diseases.
    • Specific nail alterations are indicative of particular disorders.
    • Early detection of systemic disease may be possible through nail examination.

    Conclusions:

    • Nail assessment is a simple yet powerful diagnostic tool.
    • Recognizing nail changes aids in the timely diagnosis of systemic disorders.
    • Integrating nail examination into routine clinical practice is recommended.