Korean J Dermatol.
1985 Dec;23(6):847-849.
A Case of Red Lunulae in Patient with Nephrotic Syndrome
Abstract
- Red lunula, dusky red erythema of nailbed in the area of lunula, has ben reported in patients with alopecia areata and rheumatuid arthritis. We report a case of red lunula in a 63-year-old man. The patient showed dusky red, blanchable erythema of the lunula area in nailbecl of total fingernail, and toer.iails in association with hypertension due to nephrotic syndromc.