Nail disorders to be kept in mind

Abstract

Recognizing and diagnosing the most common nail diseases is essential, to be able to guide patients and provide appropriate treatment. However, uncommon nail disorders should not be neglected, in order to avoid inadequate treatment and above all to ensure that no severe underlying disorder, with severe prognosis, is overlooked.

Keywords: Acrokeratosis paraneoplastica; Melanoma; Metastasis; Nail disease; Nail lichen planus; Podiatric abnormalities; Psoriasis; Squamous cell carcinoma; Yellow nail syndrome.