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Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

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Half and half nails

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Half and half nails represent a change in the appearance of the nails in which the proximal portion of the nail is white and the distal portion of the nail is a reversible brown.

Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology

Associated Conditions

Causes

Causes

Common Causes

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Physical Examination

Image shown below is courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology

References

References

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]