2020
DOI: 10.15557/pimr.2020.0011
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A review of practical issues related to the diseases of the nail unit useful for doctors (including non-dermatologists)

Abstract: The human nail unit is a highly specialised, keratinised structure belonging to the group of skin appendages. It performs many important functions necessary to maintain homeostasis, such as protection of the distal phalanx against damages or stabilisation of the fingertips. Human nail unit is formed by the nail plate and the proximal nail fold, lateral nail folds, nail matrix, nail bed and hyponychium. Human nail unit diseases are often diagnosed with delay, mainly due to anatomical conditions, but also due to… Show more

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“…Aparat paznokciowy m.in. stabilizuje opuszki palców, chroni dystalne, szczególnie podatne na uszkodzenie części kończyn przed urazami, ułatwia dotykowe rozróżnienie przedmiotów [1,2]. Nasilone zmiany w obrębie paznokci wpływają na życie społeczne i prywatne chorych oraz istotnie utrudniają wykonywanie codziennych czynności [2,3].…”
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“…Aparat paznokciowy m.in. stabilizuje opuszki palców, chroni dystalne, szczególnie podatne na uszkodzenie części kończyn przed urazami, ułatwia dotykowe rozróżnienie przedmiotów [1,2]. Nasilone zmiany w obrębie paznokci wpływają na życie społeczne i prywatne chorych oraz istotnie utrudniają wykonywanie codziennych czynności [2,3].…”
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“…A dermatological examination revealed symmetrical matt whitening of the proximal parts of the fingernails (atrophy of the lunula areas), with a sharp demarcation from the brown-coloured distal parts (at a ratio of 50-70% : 50-30%) (figs. [1][2][3]. The white discolouration of the nails disappeared when pressure was applied on the nail plates.…”
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