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Nail Pitting

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Nail Pitting

  • Pathophysiology
  1. Proximal nail matrix injury
  2. Results in superficial nail plate injury
  • Characteristics
  1. Pinpoint nail plate depressions
  • Associated Conditions
  1. Psoriasis (Most common cause)
  2. Reiter's Syndrome
  3. Pemphigus
  4. Incontinentia pigmenti
  5. Alopecia Areata