Nail manifestations of systemic diseases.
Changes in the color, shape, or texture of the nails can be indicative of a wide range of disease states. Podiatrists routinely have the opportunity to observe and evaluate this aspect of pedal anatomy. This article provides a review of the relevant anatomy, an approach to the history and examination, and a description of the various nail changes as they relate to specific disease entities.
Herzberg
A J
AJ
Department of Podiatric Medicine, Parkway Hospital, Forest Hills, New York, USA.
D004194:Disease; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D009262:Nails / Q000473:pathology; D009264:Nails, Malformed / Q000209:etiology; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology