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