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Pincer Nail

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Pincer Nail

  • Signs
  1. Transverse over-curvature of nail plate
  • Causes
  1. Hereditary
  2. Beta Blockers
  3. Psoriasis
  4. Onychomycosis
  5. Nail tumor
  6. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  7. Kawasaki Disease
  8. Malignancy
  • Management
  1. Discontinue causative agent if medication (e.g. Beta Blocker)
  2. Treat underlying cause (e.g. Onychomycosis)
  3. Surgical resection of part of nail bed