Nail changes in psoriasis – A profile
Keywords:
Psoriasis, nail pitting, hyperkeratosis, discoloration, parakeratosis.Abstract
Background Nail involvement in psoriasis is quite common and is seen in 50% of all cases. Patients and methods For the present study, we selected 100 patients of psoriasis with nail changes coming from various walks of life. The data was collected and statistical analysis of the data was done. Results Pitting was the most common finding in psoriasis, accounting for 70% cases. Next most common nail changes were onycholysis in 52% and subungual hyperkeratosis in 40%cases. Discoloration was found in 25% cases followed by paronychia in10% cases. Splinter hemorrhages were seen in 12% and Beau’s lines were observed in 14% cases. Conclusion Nail changes are frequently observed in psoriatic patients which are usually pitting, onycholysis and subungual hyperkeratosis.References
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