Monday, March 9, 2015

Psoriasis of the Nails

Psoriasis of the Nails


Pitting of nail surface with spots of white to yellowbrown (oil droplets) reflects psoriatic changes in the nail matrix and nail bed respectively. Distally, there are irregular onycholysis, splitting, and dystrophic changes. Onycholysis may simulate onychomycosis; therefore, fungal culture will be valuable in diagnosis.
  Another Images of Intertriginous Psoriasis:












No comments:

Post a Comment