Onychogryphosis Quiz
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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is onychogryphosis?
This condition causes the affected nail to thicken, elongate, and curve with a yellow-brown color. It is more common in older adults.
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 untreated. However, if it causes pain or discomfort, surgery is an option. Wearing well-fitting shoes and maintaining clean, short toenails can help prevent it from recurring.
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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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