Anonychia onychodystrophy
Synonyms
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Overview
A rare birth malformation characterized by absent nails and dystrophic nails.
Symptoms
- Absent nails
- Dystrophic nails
Causes
- Nail injury
- Nail fungal infection
- Chronic nail biting
- Anxiety - a common cause of nail biting
- Beau's lines
- Respiratory disorders
- Paronychnia - causes redness or pain at fingertip or nail.
Resources
- NIH