Ungueal Psoriasis: A Single Nail Affected

Journal Title: Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 2

Abstract

Nail involvement is an extremely common feature of psoriasis and affects approximately 10-78% of psoriasis patients, while isolated nail psoriasis occurs in 5-10% of patients. We communicate a patient whose case represented some difficulties in the diagnosis and treatment, but rich of teaching.

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Potin ME

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  • EP ID EP288542
  • DOI 10.23880/cdoaj16000113
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Potin ME (2017). Ungueal Psoriasis: A Single Nail Affected. Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal, 2(2), 1-3. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-288542