Global InformationPsoriatic onychodystrophy information
| Psoriatic onychodystrophy | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Psoriatic nails |
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| Psoriasis of the toenails | |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
| Causes | Psoriasis |
| Differential diagnosis | Onychomycosis |
| Treatment | Medications, radiation |
| Frequency | 10% to 78% of those with psoriasis |
Psoriatic onychodystrophy or psoriatic nails is a nail disease. It is common in those with psoriasis, with reported incidences varying from 10% to 78%. Elderly patients and those with psoriatic arthritis are more likely to have psoriatic nails.[1]: 781–2
- ^ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.