Transillumination of Fingertip as Aid in Examination of Nail Changes

Goldman, Leon

doi:10.1001/archderm.1962.01590050074014

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“…These are readily differentiated from the diffuse homogenous reddish glow of the normal nail plate. [4] When the dyschromia is due to the external agents, the discoloration follows the shape of the proximal nail fold whereas if the cause is internal, the discoloration corresponds to the shape of the lunula. Successful use of acetone to remove nail discoloration points towards an application of topical agent.…”

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Nail dyschromias

Mendiratta¹,

Jain²

2011

Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol

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Nail dyschromias have a wide variety of presentation. There are numerous causes of discoloration of the nail affecting the nail plate, nail attachments, or the substance of the nail. The chromonychia may also be caused due to the exogenous deposition of pigments over the nail plate. Careful examination of the nail and few bed side tests may help in identifying the root cause of the nail dyschromia and many a times unravels some underlying systemic disorder too.

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