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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is onychogryphosis?
This is a condition where the affected nail has a yellow-brown thickening and elongation with an increased curvature. It is more frequent amongst the elderly.
Symptoms of onychogryphosis
Change in nail color
Questions your doctor may ask to check for onychogryphosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose onychogryphosis
Has your nail color changed?
Treatment for onychogryphosis
It can be left alone. However, if it is painful and bothersome, surgery can be done. Well fitting shoes and keeping toenails clean and short can reduce the risk of it happening again.
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References
Ko D, Lipner SR. Onychogryphosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Skin Appendage Disord. 2018 Oct;4(4):326-330. doi: 10.1159/000485854. Epub 2018 Jan 10. PMID: 30410908; PMCID: PMC6219229.
https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/485854
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Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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