title: Nail disorders in children.
abstract: The spectrum of nail abnormalities that may be seen in the pediatric population is discussed in this article. Developmental abnormalities, both hereditary and congenital, are discussed. Acquired nail abnormalities that may be similar to those seen in adults are also described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Pappert
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Scher
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009181:Mycoses / Q000150:complications; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D009262:Nails / Q000293:injuries; D009264:Nails, Malformed