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Understanding Nail Diseases and Disorders

April 28th, 2010 No comments

Here we have tried to explain some common diseases of nails and nail bed, along with some signs and symptoms seen on nails.

A. Spoon Shaped Nails

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spoon-shaped-nails-or-koilonychia-lateral-view

Spoon shaped nails are seen in

1. Iron Deficiency Anaemia

2. Nail Patella Syndrome

3. Emanuel Syndrome

IV Grade Clubbing of nails picture

October 24th, 2009 No comments

Clubbing of nails is also known as Hippocratic Fingers or Watchglass nails or drumstick fingers.

Read complete article on clubbing of nails from wikipedia

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grade-iv-clubbing-of-nails

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