Nail disorders. Diagnosis and treatment of infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic nail conditions

Med Clin North Am. 1998 Sep;82(5):1171-83, vii. doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(05)70409-0.

Abstract

Nail disorders are very common, and about 50% of all nail conditions are of fungal etiology. A proper diagnosis is essential because many nail conditions look alike. Diagnosis and treatment of other nail disorders, such as psoriasis, lichen planus, and neoplasms, are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Nail Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Nail Diseases* / etiology
  • Nail Diseases* / therapy
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications