Nail lines are a common presenting finding. A thorough inspection of the fingernails and toenails is an integral part of the complete physical examination. An understanding of basic nail anatomy and familiarity with several basic types of nail line enable the clinician to diagnose and treat nail disorders and to recognize underlying systemic diseases, as each type of nail line has a particular differential diagnosis. The authors review leukonychia striata (white lines), longitudinal melanonychia (brown-black lines), longitudinal erythronychia (red lines), and nail-plate grooves (Beau lines).
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Florida Int Univ, Herbert Wertheim Coll Med, Dept Dermatol, Miami, FL 33199 USA
Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Greater Miami Skin & Laser Ctr, Miami Beach, FL 33140 USAFlorida Int Univ, Herbert Wertheim Coll Med, Dept Dermatol, Miami, FL 33199 USA
Zaiac, Martin N.
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Walker, Ashley
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Nova SE Univ, Broward Hlth Med Ctr Nova, Dept Dermatol, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33314 USAFlorida Int Univ, Herbert Wertheim Coll Med, Dept Dermatol, Miami, FL 33199 USA
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Florida Int Univ, Herbert Wertheim Coll Med, Dept Dermatol, Miami, FL 33199 USA
Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Greater Miami Skin & Laser Ctr, Miami Beach, FL 33140 USAFlorida Int Univ, Herbert Wertheim Coll Med, Dept Dermatol, Miami, FL 33199 USA
Zaiac, Martin N.
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Walker, Ashley
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Nova SE Univ, Broward Hlth Med Ctr Nova, Dept Dermatol, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33314 USAFlorida Int Univ, Herbert Wertheim Coll Med, Dept Dermatol, Miami, FL 33199 USA