Diseases of the nails. How to recognize and treat them.
Diseases of the nails are relatively common complaints among patients. Manifested by color changes, nail dystrophy, and inflammation of subungual and periungual tissues, they have a number of causes. In this concise and practical article, Dr Gunnoe discusses several of the most common nail disorders--their recognition and treatment, as well as their significance in pointing to underlying internal disease.
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