Ann Dermatol.  2014 Dec;26(6):793-795. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.6.793.

Multiple Habit-Induced Nail Problems Including Diffuse Brownish Chromonychia

• Kim JA
• Kim M
• Cho BK
• Park HJ

• KMID: 2264893
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2014.26.6.793

Abstract

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Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Brown chromonychia on the left 3rd, 4th, and 5th fingernails. (B) After 4 months of treatment. (C) Onychoschizia and onycholysis with irregular grooves on the left thumbnail. (D) Left thumbnail fully recovered after 4 months of treatment.

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  Fig. 2 (A) A longitudinal groove on the right 4th fingernail. (B) Probably the effect of a peculiar pencil grip.

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