Occupational koilonychia from organic solvents.
Occupational koilonychia of the finger-nails among cabinet makers is reported. Six cases occurred in workers in close contact with a mixture of organic solvents (thinners). The deformity involved particularly the thumb, index and middle finger-nails, due to a particular way of cleaning metal accessories in finished furniture. The possible mechanism is discussed.
D005385:Fingers; D006801:Humans; D009264:Nails, Malformed / Q000139:chemically induced*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012997:Solvents / Q000009:adverse effects*
D012997:Solvents