ONYCHOLYSIS

(NAIL DYSTROPHY)

medical conditions:

thyroid disease

parathyroid disease

peripheral circulatory disease

yellow nail syndrome

severe iron deficency anaemia

nail-patella syndrome

drugs:

tetracyclines [associated with photosensitivity]

skin disease:

psoriasis

lichen planus

eczema

fungal infection (tinea unguium)

frequent immersion in water and / or minor trauma

associated with alopecia areata

idiopathic

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