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A case report of twenty-nail dystrophy
1Department of Dermatology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan.
The Journal of Dermatology
|January 1, 1997
Summary
This case report details twenty-nail dystrophy, a nail disorder affecting all fingernails with pitting, in a young woman. Histology revealed spongiotic changes in the nail matrix correlating with the nail surface appearance.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Nail Diseases
Background:
- Twenty-nail dystrophy is a benign nail condition.
- It typically affects children but can occur in adults.
Observation:
- A 21-year-old woman presented with twenty-nail dystrophy.
- All fingernails exhibited numerous small, superficial pits.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination of the nail matrix showed focal spongiotic changes.
- These changes correlated with the observed superficial pitting on the nail plate surface.
Implications:
- This case highlights adult-onset twenty-nail dystrophy.
- Understanding nail matrix histology aids in diagnosing nail surface abnormalities.