Disappearing Nail Bed: Review of Etiology, Grading System, and Treatment Options.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2021
Abstract
Disappearing nail bed (DNB) is a condition characterized by irreversible epithelialization of the nail bed following long-standing onycholysis. This phenomenon can occur in fingernails and toenails. Factors implicated in the development of DNB include trauma, manicuring, and onychotillomania and dermatologic conditions like psoriasis and dermatitis. Specifically for the toenail, contributing factors also include increasing age, history of trauma, surgery, onychomycosis, and onychogryphosis. A grading system that stages the progression of onycholysis to DNB has been proposed to aid clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. Several methods have been designated for the treatment of DNB.
Volume
38
Issue
4
First Page
521
Last Page
527
ISSN
1558-2302
Published In/Presented At
Filisio, F., Busch, S., Wickramage, D. J. H., Hill, R., Kabadi, S., Van Pelt, C. L., & Vlahovic, T. C. (2021). Disappearing Nail Bed: Review of Etiology, Grading System, and Treatment Options. Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery, 38(4), 521–527. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpm.2021.06.001
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
34538429
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article