Nails are elements of skin that can often be omitted from the dermatological assessment of leprosy. However, there are common nail conditions that require special management. This article considers nail presentations in leprosy patients. General and specific conditions will be discussed. It also considers the common nail conditions seen in leprosy patients and provides a guide to diagnosis and management.
BT - European Medical Journal Dermatology CN - RAMOS 2013 b J2 - EMJ Dermatol LA - eng N2 -Nails are elements of skin that can often be omitted from the dermatological assessment of leprosy. However, there are common nail conditions that require special management. This article considers nail presentations in leprosy patients. General and specific conditions will be discussed. It also considers the common nail conditions seen in leprosy patients and provides a guide to diagnosis and management.
PY - 2013 SP - 44 EP - 52 T2 - European Medical Journal Dermatology TI - Nail changes in recent and old leprosy patients UR - http://emjreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/Nail-Changes-in-Recent-and-Old-Leprosy-Patients.pdf ER -