• Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic mucocutaneous disorder that presents in a wide range of clinical forms, such as unilateral or bilateral white striations, papules, or plaques on the buccal mucosa, labial mucosa, tongue, and gingiva. (medscape.com)
  • Plaquelike oral lichen planus on the buccal mucosa on the left side. (medscape.com)
  • Ulcerative oral lichen planus on the dorsum of the tongue. (medscape.com)
  • The dense subepithelial mononuclear infiltrate in oral lichen planus is composed of T cells and macrophages, and there are increased numbers of intraepithelial T cells. (medscape.com)
  • Therefore, early in the formation of oral lichen planus lesions, CD8 + T cells may recognize an antigen associated with the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I on keratinocytes. (medscape.com)
  • Oral lichen planus lesions contain increased levels of the cytokine tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha. (medscape.com)
  • [ 8 ] T cells in oral lichen planus contain mRNA for TNF and secrete TNF in vitro. (medscape.com)
  • [ 9 ] Serum and salivary TNF levels are elevated in oral lichen planus patients. (medscape.com)
  • Of possible significance, elevated concentrations of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and neopterin in saliva and serum of patients with the erosive-atrophic form of oral lichen planus suggest they may be involved in the etiology of this disease variation. (medscape.com)
  • [ 19 ] Research published in 2015 also suggests that osteopontin, CD44, and survivin may be involved in the pathogenesis of oral lichen planus. (medscape.com)
  • [ 20 ] Additionally, microRNA 4484 (miR-4484) has been found to be significantly up-regulated in the salivary exosomes of patients with oral lichen planus. (medscape.com)
  • The role of autoimmunity in the pathogenesis is supported by many autoimmune features of oral lichen planus, including its chronicity, onset in adults, predilection for females, association with other autoimmune diseases, occasional tissue-type associations, depressed immune-suppressor activity in patients with oral lichen planus, and the presence of autocytotoxic T-cell clones in lichen planus lesions. (medscape.com)
  • Current data suggest that oral lichen planus (OLP) is a T-cell-mediated autoimmune disease in which autocytotoxic CD8 + T cells trigger the apoptosis of oral epithelial cells. (medscape.com)
  • However, the precise cause of oral lichen planus is unknown. (medscape.com)
  • Reported associations between oral lichen planus and systemic diseases may be coincidental, because (1) oral lichen planus is relatively common, (2) oral lichen planus occurs predominantly in older adults, and (3) many drugs used in the treatment of systemic diseases trigger the development of oral lichenoid lesions as an adverse effect. (medscape.com)
  • Oral lichen planus can be chronic and may increase the risk for oral cancer. (webmd.com)
  • They're an unsightly but harmless organism that resembles the lacy white patches oftentimes associated with oral lichen planus. (dentalproductsreport.com)
  • In evaluating the current evidence on the prevalence of autoimmune disorders in patients with oral lichen planus (OLP) and their magnitude of association, a comorbidity between autoimmune thyroid diseases and OLP and between diabetes mellitus and OLP was found. (dentalproductsreport.com)
  • Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes bilateral white striations, papules, or plaques on the buccal mucosa, tongue, and gingivae. (medscape.com)
  • The prevalence of oral lichen planus in the United States is unknown. (medscape.com)
  • Oral lichen planus affects approximately 1-2% of the general adult population, although the prevalence of the disease is unknown in many areas. (medscape.com)
  • [ 22 ] Oral lichen planus is a common noninfectious oral mucosal disorder among adult patients who attend oral pathology and oral medicine clinics. (medscape.com)
  • Oral lichen planus affects all racial groups. (medscape.com)
  • The female-to-male ratio for oral lichen planus is 1.4:1. (medscape.com)
  • Oral lichen planus predominantly occurs in adults older than 40 years, although younger adults and children can be affected. (medscape.com)
  • The pathogenesis of oral lichen planus. (medscape.com)
  • Shan J, Ma JM, Wang R, Liu QL, Fan Y. Proliferation and Apoptosis of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells in Patients with Oral Lichen Planus. (medscape.com)
  • It was originally named "lichen ruber planus" and "lichen psoriasis" [ 5 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • The relationship between nail involvement and PsA in psoriasis is not fully characterized. (hindawi.com)
  • The aim of this study was to assess the overall prevalence of nail involvement in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis and to achieve more details on the possible relationship between nail psoriasis and PsA. (hindawi.com)
  • Isolated nail psoriasis patients were not included in the study. (hindawi.com)
  • It is also used to distinguish certain skin conditions, such as lichen planus, from others such as psoriasis and eczema. (medgadget.com)
  • Another possibility would be some variant of psoriasis, lichen planus, or other skin condition that causes pitting. (nailsmag.com)
  • Dry and breaking nails can also occur with health conditions like psoriasis, mycosis, hyperthyroidism or anemia. (tuasaude.com)
  • Yellow nails can also emerge due to a fungal nail infection, or from a health condition like diabetes, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, liver disease (like cirrhosis or hepatitis) or lung problem (like COPD or bronchitis). (tuasaude.com)
  • Onycholysis has many causes, including psoriasis, fungal nail infection, or a reaction to a medication. (skinsight.com)
  • This image displays onycholysis (lifting of the nail) caused by psoriasis. (skinsight.com)
  • Nail lifting may occur with other skin conditions, such as various forms of eczema (including hand dermatitis), psoriasis, and lichen planus. (skinsight.com)
  • Her clinical interests include nail side effects from anti-cancer therapy, tumors of the nail unit, longitudinal melanonychia, brittle nails, fungal nail infection, nail psoriasis, nail lichen planus, and nail surgery. (stanford.edu)
  • An estimated 10-55% of all patients with psoriasis have psoriatic nail disease, and approximately 7 million people in the United States have psoriasis. (medscape.com)
  • This patient has extensive psoriasis, nail involvement, and joint pain. (medscape.com)
  • Nail psoriasis may be due to a combination of genetic, environmental, and immune factors. (medscape.com)
  • Psoriatic nail disease occurs in 10-55% of all patients with psoriasis, and approximately 7 million people in the United States have psoriasis (psoriasis affects 2-3% of the US population). (medscape.com)
  • Less than 5% of psoriatic nail disease cases occur in patients without other cutaneous findings of psoriasis. (medscape.com)
  • About 10-20% of people with psoriasis also have psoriatic arthritis, and nail changes are seen in 53-86% of patients with psoriatic arthritis. (medscape.com)
  • Males and females are affected equally by nail psoriasis, and the prevalence of nail psoriasis increases with the age of the population studied. (medscape.com)
  • The diagnosis of psoriatic nail disease without cutaneous psoriasis can be challenging because of the low index of suspicion and the lack of personal/family history of psoriasis. (medscape.com)
  • A retrospective study from 2014 reports that nail involvement in psoriasis is a significant predictor of the patient also having psoriatic arthritis. (medscape.com)
  • Data on the patient's history of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, clinical findings, nail involvement, and patient- and practitioner-reported outcomes were collected from standardized questionnaires. (medscape.com)
  • Cutaneous lichen planus (CLP) most commonly involves the flexor surfaces of the extremities and presents as small itchy violaceous Papules in middle-aged adults. (hindawi.com)
  • A number of associated cutaneous findings have been reported in up to 15% of these patients including lichen planus-like eruptions (LP). (thedoctorsdoctor.com)
  • and for locating a splinter, examining nail fold capillaries in cutaneous lupus erythematosus or systemic sclerosis, and detection of melanoma. (medgadget.com)
  • 1 Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail that is estimated to cause up to 50% of all nail problems 2 and 30% of all cutaneous fungal infections. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • 16 Lichen planus affecting other sites (cutaneous, nail, mucosal) is seen more frequently in association with LPP (28-50%) 17,18 than with FFA (1.6-9.9%) 3,9,15 . (skintherapyletter.com)
  • The expression or unmasking of the lichen planus antigen may be induced by drugs (lichenoid drug reaction), contact allergens in dental restorative materials or toothpastes (contact hypersensitivity reaction), mechanical trauma (Koebner phenomenon), viral infection, or other unidentified agents. (medscape.com)
  • Dystrophic onychomycosis is a fungal skin infection that causes total destruction of the nail plate. (healthline.com)
  • Onychomycosis Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Green Nail Syndrome Green nail syndrome is infection with Pseudomonas , a type of bacteria. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Mycological investigations were performed in patients with nail changes suspicious for fungal infection such as onychorrhexis, hyperkeratosis, thickening, or crumbling. (hindawi.com)
  • Uncovering the nails this way is harsh and irritating, causing infection. (emedicinal.com)
  • One possible condi-tion is superficial white onychomycosis, a superficial infection of the top layers of protein in the nail plate. (nailsmag.com)
  • The infection does not usually cause the nail to separate off the nail bed as is the case in the more common subun-gual onychomycosis, but the infection may eventually damage enough protein so that by the time the nail has grown to the free edge it be-comes brittle and fractures. (nailsmag.com)
  • The presence of fungal infection in the nails increases the risk of other infections of the foot and leg. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Acute paronychia is an acute inflammation of the nail fold and frequently results from minor trauma, such as an accidental break in the skin, a splinter in the distal edge of the nail, a thorn in the lateral groove, a hang nail, or excessive nail biting leading to infection of the surrounding soft tissues. (medscape.com)
  • There may be a link between lichen planus and infection with the hepatitis C virus. (aad.org)
  • Nail lifting may also occur with underlying medical problems, including thyroid disease, pregnancy, some forms of infection, and rarely some forms of cancer. (skinsight.com)
  • Your doctor may perform tests for conditions or infection that may be causing the nail lifting. (skinsight.com)
  • How To Tell If You Have A Fungal Nail Infection? (medicalchannelasia.com)
  • Fungal infection of the nail is termed onychomycosis . (medicalchannelasia.com)
  • Fungal nail infection is not a serious health problem, but it may negatively alter the appearance of the nail. (medicalchannelasia.com)
  • How do you know if you are having a fungal nail infection? (medicalchannelasia.com)
  • Fungal nail infection is one of the most commonly occurring dermatological complications. (medicalchannelasia.com)
  • The great majority of superficial fungal infections are caused by dermatophytes, which belong to one of three genera ( Trichophyton , Epidermophyton , and Microsporum ), with T. rubrum being the most prominent cause of nail infection. (medicalchannelasia.com)
  • Living in warm and moist places causes fungal nail infection as fungi flourishes in humid conditions. (medicalchannelasia.com)
  • Changes in nail appearance can hint at the presence of a fungal infection. (medicalchannelasia.com)
  • The polymerase chain reaction is also a useful method for diagnosis of the fungal nail infection, but it is not used routinely. (medicalchannelasia.com)
  • How can nail fungal infection be treated ? (medicalchannelasia.com)
  • To successfully cure fungal infection of the nails, it requires a long treatment duration that may extend to a full year. (medicalchannelasia.com)
  • Onychomycosis Onychomycosis is fungal infection of the nail plate, nail bed, or both. (msdmanuals.com)
  • About 50% of nail dystrophies result from fungal infection. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In case of LPP, involvement of the scalp, nail or mucosal area is rare. (nepjol.info)
  • There's 1 other type of lichen planus which is plaque-like and gives the appearance of a dense thickening or the mucosal tissue. (dentalproductsreport.com)
  • Mucosal lichen planus, on the other hand, tends to be more resistant to treatment, and therefore, prescribed medication with minimal side effects is the way to go. (skinandhairacademy.in)
  • However, nail lichen planus is most frequently seen in the absence of skin, scalp, or mucosal involvement. (tangsclinical.com)
  • We report a 30-year-old female patient with Linear pigmented lichen planus along the lines of blaschko with mucosal involvement. (symbiosisonlinepublishing.com)
  • Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that most often affects middle-aged adults. (hindawi.com)
  • Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory and immune mediated disease that affects the skin, nails, hair, and mucous membranes. (hindawi.com)
  • Lichen planus mostly affects middle-aged adults. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Lichen planopilaris usually affects young adult women, although the age range is wide and it can also affect men. (dermnetnz.org)
  • Lichen planus only affects about 2% of the population and women over the age of 50 are most often affected. (dentalproductsreport.com)
  • While nail fungus is much more common, an inflammatory condition called lichen planus can cause similar symptoms when it affects the nails. (bettybellmanmd.com)
  • Onychomycosis often affects only the great toenail and may show separation of the plate from the nail bed as well as yellowing and thickening of the nail plate. (skinsight.com)
  • Lichen sclerosus is a chronic skin condition most commonly affects the genital skin. (norcal-dermatology.com)
  • Lichen planus pigmentosus (LPP) is a chronic pigmentary disorder that shows diffuse or reticulated hyperpigmented, dark brown macules and patches on the sun-exposed areas such as the face, neck and other flexural folds. (nepjol.info)
  • Here we report a case of lichen planus pigmentosus over sun protected areas sparing sun exposed and flexural folds. (nepjol.info)
  • Drugs, infections, and diseases can cause discoloration of the nails (chromonychia). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Blue nails can also occur with circulatory diseases (like Raynaud's disease), respiratory problems (like emphysema, asthma or pneumonia), or heart disease (like cardiac failure). (tuasaude.com)
  • however, this nail abnormality has been reported in various other chronic diseases including Crohn disease, cirrhosis, pellagra, and Kawasaki disease. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This condition may be acute or chronic, which can lead to nail deformities. (healthline.com)
  • In chronic pulmonary conditions and congenital heart disease, excessive curving of the nails may be associated with clubbed fingers. (emedicinal.com)
  • Lichen planus is a chronic disease that can affect the skin (including scalp), nails and any lining mucosa and it could be oral, esophageal, vaginal, or skin. (dentalproductsreport.com)
  • We will review the timeline of manifestations of chronic GVHD on the skin, hair, and nails. (bmtinfonet.org)
  • Symptoms include a swollen and tender nail. (healthline.com)
  • Paronychia symptoms include swelling, redness, pain, and pus-filled areas in or around the nail. (healthline.com)
  • Learn how graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) can affect the skin, hair, and nail, and treatment options available to relieve symptoms. (bmtinfonet.org)
  • If you frequently notice blue nails, if they take a long time to revert to normal coloring, or if you have other symptoms like shortness of breath or fatigue, you should see a doctor for further assessment and treatment. (tuasaude.com)
  • Red colored patches on the affected area and thickened, ridged nails are the common symptoms. (planetayurveda.com)
  • Once one or more of these symptoms are observed, your medical professional will diagnose the condition based on your medical history, a physical test, and sometimes, lab tests like biopsy, allergy tests, and hepatitis B or C. These are the most common triggers of lichen planus, which is why, as soon as the symptoms develop, rush to your doctor for an ideal course of treatment. (skinandhairacademy.in)
  • [ 1 - 9 ] We report a patient in whom the lesions of lichen planus predominantly affected the skin harboring a Becker's nevus. (jsstd.org)
  • What is lichen planopilaris? (dermnetnz.org)
  • Lichen planopilaris is an uncommon inflammatory condition that can lead to permanent hair loss. (dermnetnz.org)
  • Who gets lichen planopilaris? (dermnetnz.org)
  • Although lichen planopilaris is rare, it is one of the common causes of scarring hair loss of the scalp. (dermnetnz.org)
  • What are the clinical features of lichen planopilaris? (dermnetnz.org)
  • Lichen planopilaris typically presents as smooth white patches of scalp hair loss. (dermnetnz.org)
  • Lichen planopilaris is usually slowly progressive. (dermnetnz.org)
  • How is lichen planopilaris diagnosed? (dermnetnz.org)
  • Lichen planopilaris is suspected on the clinical presentation and careful examination of the mouth, nails, and skin for evidence of lichen planus elsewhere. (dermnetnz.org)
  • Lichen planopilaris is an example of a primary lymphocytic folliculitis. (dermnetnz.org)
  • What is the differential diagnosis for lichen planopilaris? (dermnetnz.org)
  • Making a diagnosis of lichen planopilaris clinically, trichoscopically , and with a scalp biopsy. (dermnetnz.org)
  • Considered a clinical variant of lichen planopilaris (LPP), it has distinctive features and associations which distinguish it from LPP. (skintherapyletter.com)
  • 1 Clinically, the follicular features appeared identical to lichen planopilaris (LPP) however, the pattern of the disease was distinct from typical LPP in several ways. (skintherapyletter.com)
  • Lichen simplex chronicus is a condition where repeated scratching or rubbing of a site creates a localized, itchy, thickened, leathery patch of skin. (norcal-dermatology.com)
  • Lichen simplex chronicus can present as a solitary lesion or as multiple lesions-usually in areas that are easy to reach. (norcal-dermatology.com)
  • Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that can affect the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes (such as the mouth and genital region). (norcal-dermatology.com)
  • All patients underwent dermatological examination by a dermatologist (O.Z.). The following nail changes were recorded: pitting, crumbling, onycholysis, oil drop, subungual hyperkeratosis, and splinter hemorrhage. (hindawi.com)
  • If the nails continue to be dry, you should see a dermatologist to determine whether it is related to a vitamin deficiency or another health condition. (tuasaude.com)
  • A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating the skin, hair, and nails. (aad.org)
  • Learn more about lichen planus by booking an appointment with a reputed dermatologist in your area on www.skinandhairacademy.in today! (skinandhairacademy.in)
  • Clinically, it is different from classical lichen planus because LPP has a longer clinical course and it manifests with dark brown macules. (nepjol.info)
  • Clinical findings that are diagnos tic include nail thinning, atrophy, longitudinal ridging and fissuring, and dorsal pterygium (due to scarring). (tangsclinical.com)
  • Nail lichen planus: clinical and pathologic study of twenty-four patients. (tangsclinical.com)
  • Linear pigmented lichen planus is a clinical pattern of planus disease that presents unilaterally along one or more lines of blaschko. (symbiosisonlinepublishing.com)
  • Other clinical variants of lichen planus can exist simultaneously [2]. (symbiosisonlinepublishing.com)
  • Psoriatic nail disease has many clinical signs. (medscape.com)
  • The clinical findings associated with psoriatic nail disease correlate with the anatomical location of the nail unit that is affected by the disease. (medscape.com)
  • Even then, complete cure, defined as clinical cure (implying nail clearing) plus mycological cure (both negative microscopy and dermatophyte culture), is often unattainable. (medicalchannelasia.com)
  • An ingrown nail occurs when a nail grows into the skin of the finger or toe, usually due to being cut too short. (healthline.com)
  • When bleeding occurs under the nail plate because of an injury, it is referred to as a "traumat-ic hematoma. (nailsmag.com)
  • Nail lifting occurs on the fingernails and the toenails. (skinsight.com)
  • Thus, the nail surgeon should be equipped with knowledge of nail pathology, surgical techniques and instrumentation, anesthesia, preoperative evaluation, management of complications, and wound care and healing after surgery. (medscape.com)
  • She is interested in management of skin, hair, and nail complications associated with anti-cancer treatments and organ transplantation. (stanford.edu)
  • Get Lichen Planus cured before complications sets in. (wellinghomeopathy.com)
  • Lichen planus (LP) has been reported as a complication of hepatitis B vaccination in both adults and children. (thedoctorsdoctor.com)
  • Yellow nails are common in older adults, in which case they are not a sign of any health condition. (tuasaude.com)
  • In a study of 24 adults with nail lichen planus, nail changes were the sole manifestation of the disease in 75%, and the proportion may be higher in children. (tangsclinical.com)
  • The specific antigen that triggers lichen planus is unknown, although it may be a self-peptide (or altered self-peptide), in which case lichen planus would be a true autoimmune disease. (medscape.com)
  • The etiology of lichen planus is not completely understood but researchers think that genetics and immunity may be involved and that the body is reacting to an antigen of sorts (like an allergic reaction) within the skin or mucosa. (dentalproductsreport.com)
  • Melanonychia is a broad descriptive term that can indicate a normal variation on nail color or something as serious as subungual melanoma (see below). (healthline.com)
  • Subungual melanoma (or nail matrix melanoma) is a condition where cancerous cells grow in the nail matrix. (healthline.com)
  • If you observe changes to your nail that aren't explained by trauma, talk to a doctor to ensure they're not due to subungual melanoma. (healthline.com)
  • The pathogenesis of the psoriatic nail disorder is not completely known. (medscape.com)
  • Nail involvement is commonly associated with PsA. (hindawi.com)
  • Most commonly this is caused by picking the proximal nail fold or overzealous manipu-lation with manicure tools. (nailsmag.com)
  • Nail lifting may be caused by some medications, such as chemotherapy and drugs made from vitamin A. Some medications (commonly tetracycline) may interact with sunlight to cause nail lifting. (skinsight.com)
  • Dermatology is the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to skin, hair, and nails. (medgadget.com)
  • The doctor can often make the diagnosis of nail dystrophies caused by a fungus by examining the nails. (msdmanuals.com)
  • To diagnose nail dystrophies that are not caused by a fungus, doctors may do a biopsy of the nail plate (the hard part of the nail) or nail matrix (located at the base of the nail and where nail growth originates). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Insufficient "good" bacteria (lactobacillus) present in the body, fungus forms under and around nails. (emedicinal.com)
  • It is very important to take precautions against get-ting a fungus in a nail that is weakened by the injury. (nailsmag.com)
  • Diabetic patients suffering from decreased foot sensation are more prone to trauma, which damages the nail and nail matrix, opening portals of entry for the fungus to infect the nail. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Nail Fungus Won't Go Away? (bettybellmanmd.com)
  • Is nail fungus contagious? (medicalchannelasia.com)
  • The most common question that arises about nail fungus is, is it contagious? (medicalchannelasia.com)
  • Nail fungus can even spread from one nail to another within the same person. (medicalchannelasia.com)
  • Lichen planus: A persistent inflammatory problem that impacts the skin, mucous membrane layers, and also nails. (fridgemagnet.net)
  • Pincer nail deformity The terms deformities and dystrophies are often used interchangeably, sometimes even by doctors. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Nonfungal dystrophies may require a tissue biopsy of the nail plate or nail matrix to make a diagnosis. (msdmanuals.com)
  • LP (Greek "Leichen" = tree moss, Latin "planus" = flat, even) [ 2 ] was first explained in 1869 by Dr. Wilson as an inflammatory disorder of the stratified squamous epithelia with an unknown etiology. (hindawi.com)
  • Nail-Patella Syndrome Nail-patella syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder that results in abnormalities of the kidneys, bones, joints, toenails, and fingernails. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Some researchers view it as an autoimmune disorder, but more research is needed to classify it this way.Severity and subsequent disability caused by lichen planus varies from inconsequential to severe. (dentalproductsreport.com)
  • In his book, Nails: Therapy, Diagnosis, Surgery, Dr. Scher states that it takes the normal nail about two months to grow the 5 mm out from under the proximal nail fold. (nailsmag.com)
  • See 15 Fingernail Abnormalities: Nail the Diagnosis, a Critical Images slideshow, to help identify conditions associated with various nail abnormalities. (medscape.com)
  • With these goals in mind, this article reviews the nail anatomy and focuses on common nail pathologies with the corresponding surgical techniques used for their diagnosis and treatment. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, nail surgery is frequently performed to aid in a suspected diagnosis, to relieve pain, and to correct or prevent anatomical deformities of the nail. (medscape.com)
  • Koilonychia represents an abnormal nail curvature that can be a sign of an underlying systemic disease mandating thorough systemic evaluation of patients with koilonychia before the commencement of any therapy. (nih.gov)
  • Pediatric patients with underlying systemic disorders are more likely to manifest acquired disorders of the nails. (nih.gov)
  • To evaluate the frequency and characteristics of nail involvement in psoriatic patients and to assess the relationship with joint involvement. (hindawi.com)
  • 69.5% of psoriatic (137 out of 197) patients had nail involvement. (hindawi.com)
  • Nail involvement was more common in patients with psoriatic arthritis (82.1% versus 57.8%, p=0.001). (hindawi.com)
  • A substantial number of psoriatic patients have nail involvement, varying from 10% to 80%, with an estimated lifetime incidence of 80-90% [ 4 - 6 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Taking a look at some important considerations when assisting patients with oral lichen conditions. (dentalproductsreport.com)
  • Injury to adjacent skin from mycotic nails may occur without patients' awareness and can lead to secondary infections, both fungal and bacterial, including paronychia and cellulitis. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • 3 , 4 , 9 , 14 , 15 Thickened nails can cause erosions of the nail bed and hyponychium because of pressure, just as tight shoes can cause friction blisters in these patients. (diabetesjournals.org)
  • Choose Our Proven Homeopathic Formula for Lichen Planus, having helped over 37,500 patients get cured already. (wellinghomeopathy.com)
  • Nail abnormalities are present in ~10% of patients with lichen planus. (tangsclinical.com)
  • In the results, the regression model of 4146 patients indicated one of the strongest predictors of concomitant psoriatic arthritis was nail involvement. (medscape.com)
  • In some congenital ectodermal dysplasias, patients have no nails (anonychia). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Patients with Darier disease can have nails with red and white streaks and a distal V-shaped nick. (msdmanuals.com)
  • esophageal webs caused by severe, untreated iron deficiency), 50% of patients have koilonychia (concave, spoon-shaped nails). (msdmanuals.com)
  • A nail consists of a body, composed of keratin, the exposed portion, and a root, the proximal portion hidden by the nail fold, both of which rest on the nailbed or matrix. (emedicinal.com)
  • 11] The proximal nail fold (PNF), the lateral nail fold (LNF), and the cuticle are progressively damaged over time. (medscape.com)
  • Dorsal pterygium results from adhesion of the proximal nail fold to the nail bed due to matrix destruction and disappearance of the nail plate. (tangsclinical.com)
  • the proximal half of the nail is white, and the distal half is pink or red-brown. (msdmanuals.com)
  • All nails show the distal brown-red and proximal white coloring of half-and-half nails. (medscape.com)
  • However, trauma to the nail and wearing tight shoes can also cause ingrown nails. (healthline.com)
  • Overview of Nail Disorders Many disorders can affect the nails, including deformity and dystrophy, injuries, infections, and ingrown toenails. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This can occur due to an inflammation caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi, from cuticle removal, fingernail trauma or an ingrown nail. (tuasaude.com)
  • 1, 2, 3] Aside from being aesthetically appealing, the nail unit has the important function of protecting the distal phalanges, fingertips, and surrounding soft tissues from external injury, as well as enhancing precise delicate movements of the distal digits through the mechanistic action of counterpressure exerted over the volar skin and pulp. (medscape.com)
  • Nail lifting (onycholysis) is the spontaneous separation (detachment) of the fingernail or toenail from the nail bed at the end of the nail (distal) and/or on the sides of the nail (lateral). (skinsight.com)
  • The nail separates from the end (distal) and/or the sides (lateral) of the nail bed and may even separate completely from the finger. (skinsight.com)
  • The nail unit is composed of the nail plate, the nail bed, the hyponychium, the nail matrix, the nail folds, the cuticle, the anchoring portion of the nail bed, and the distal phalangeal bones (see the images below). (medscape.com)
  • As a result, injuries to the nail bed or disorders that affect the matrix can affect your nail growth. (healthline.com)
  • Dr. Rana also sees nail disorders at Stanford Redwood City campus. (stanford.edu)
  • The nail matrix is the area where your fingernails and toenails start to grow. (healthline.com)
  • In the newborns, koilonychia is frequently found to be idiopathic and presents as a normal variant in 33% of cases, especially affecting the big toe, which regresses spontaneously after the age of 9 years once the nail plate thickens and becomes hard. (nih.gov)
  • Pigmented lichen planus is a rare variant of lichen planus that is characterized by oval and round shape dark brown macules with indistinct border. (symbiosisonlinepublishing.com)