onycholysis

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Introduction

Separation of the nail plate from the nail bed. The separated portion is white & opaque in contrast to attached portions which retain the pink & translucent appearance of normal nails.

Etiology

More general terms

References

  1. Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Common & Serious Diseases, 3rd ed, Fitzpatrick et al, McGraw Hill, NY, 1997, pg 499
  2. Mayo Internal Medicine Board Review, 1998-99, Prakash UBS (ed) Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, 1998, pg