Hapalonychia

Hapalonychia, is a condition in which the top of a toe or finger nail becomes soft and thin, causing it to bend or break. This condition can manifest as a result of genetic discrepancy [1]:786 and may also occur due to malnutrition and debility. Nails are often a representation of the internal nutritional of health. Although overall well-being is not typically determined by nail health, fissures, breaks and calcium spots are minor indications of inner health.[2] Hapalonychia may also be attributed to myxedema, rheumatoid arthritis, anorexia, bulimia, Hansen's disease, Raynaud phenomenon, oral retinoid therapy, or radiodermatitis.

Hapalonychia
Other namesEgg-shell nail
Detached nail due to malnutrition or debility.

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References
  1. James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
  2. De, Dipankar; Seshadri, Divya (2012). "Nails in nutritional deficiencies". Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology. 78 (3): 237–41. doi:10.4103/0378-6323.95437. PMID 22565422.
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