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Onychophosis
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Onychophosis is a localized or diffuse hyperkeratotic tissue that develops on the lateral or proximal nail folds, within the space between the nail folds and the nail plate. [1]
Causes
Causes
Common Causes
Onychophosis may involve the subungual area, which is referred to as subungual hyperkeratosis, as a direct result of repeated minor trauma, and most frequently affects the first and fifth toes.[1]
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Age
It is a common finding in the elderly.
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Odom, Richard B.; Davidsohn, Israel; James, William D.; Henry, John Bernard; Berger, Timothy G.; Clinical diagnosis by laboratory methods; Dirk M. Elston (2006). Andrews’ diseases of the skin: clinical dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
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