Onychomadesis
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| ICD-10 | L60 |
| ICD-9 | 703.8 |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Onychomadesis is a periodic idiopathic shedding of the nails beginning at its proximal end, possibly caused by the temporary arrest of the function of the nail matrix.[1] [2]
Causes
Common Causes
One cause in children is hand foot and mouth disease.[3] This generally resolves without complication.
References
- ↑ Odom, Richard B.; Davidsohn, Israel; James, William D.; Henry, John Bernard; Berger, Timothy G.; Clinical diagnosis by laboratory methods; Dirk M. Elston (2006). Andrews' diseases of the skin: clinical dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
- ↑ Freedberg, Irwin M.; Fitzpatrick, Thomas B. (2003). Fitzpatrick's dermatology in general medicine. New York: McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Division. ISBN 0-07-138076-0.
- ↑ [+http://www.springerlink.com/content/724986cp5hudgupd/ "European Journal of Pediatrics, Volume 160, Number 11 - SpringerLink"] Check
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