onycholysis/amyloid

BACKGROUND Mucocutaneous involvement in systemic amyloidosis occurs in 29 to 40%. Purpura and macroglossia are the most frequently signs. Nail involvement is rarely observed. We reported a case of systemic amyloidosis AL revealed by nail abnormalities. METHODS A 76-year-old-man consulted for nail

We report on an autosomal dominant syndrome consisting of unique corneal epithelial changes, diffuse palmoplantar hyperkeratosis, distal onycholysis, brachydactyly, short stature, premature birth, and dental problems. This condition has been present in seven persons in three generations of one

Longitudinal erythronychia is a linear red band on the nail plate that originates at the proximal nail fold, traverses the lunula, and extends to the free edge of the nail plate. Longitudinal erythronychia is classified based upon the number of nails affected and the number of red streaks present on

The skin serves as a window for clinicians to understand, diagnose, and monitor endocrine disease. Dermatologic manifestations of endocrinopathies contribute significantly to an individual's health and quality of life. In this review, we outline various disorders of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis,