Nail Changes in Recent and Old Leprosy Patients

José M. Ramos; Francisco Reyes; Isabel Belinchón

European Medical Journal Dermatology (Dec 2013)

Nail Changes in Recent and Old Leprosy Patients

José M. Ramos,
Francisco Reyes,
Isabel Belinchón

Affiliations

José M. Ramos: Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain; Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Miguel Hernández University, Spain; Medical-coordinator, Gambo General Rural Hospital, Ethiopia
Francisco Reyes: Medical Director, Gambo General Rural Hospital, Ethiopia
Isabel Belinchón: Department of Dermatology, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain; Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Miguel Hernández University, Spain

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 1, no. 1
pp. 44 – 52

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Nails are elements of skin that can often be omitted from the dermatological assessment of leprosy. However, there are common nail conditions that require special management. This article considers nail presentations in leprosy patients. General and specific conditions will be discussed. It also considers the common nail conditions seen in leprosy patients and provides a guide to diagnosis and management.

Published in European Medical Journal Dermatology

ISSN: 2054-6211 (Online)
Publisher: European Medical Journal
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine: Dermatology
Website: https://www.emjreviews.com/therapeutic-area/dermatology/

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