Onycholysis Flashcards
1
Q
What is onycholysis?
A
Separation of the nail plate from the nail bed.
2
Q
What are some causes of onycholysis?
A
- Idiopathic
- Trauma e.g. Excessive manicuring
- Infection: especially fungal
- Skin disease: psoriasis, dermatitis
- Impaired peripheral circulation e.g. Raynaud’s
- Systemic disease: hyper- and hypothyroidism