Onychorrhexis
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Onychorrhexis (from the Greek words ὄνυχο- ónycho-, "nail" and ῥῆξις rhexis, "bursting"), is a brittleness with breakage of finger or toenails that may result from hypothyroidism, anemia, anorexia nervosa or bulimia, or after oral retinoid therapy.[1]Template:Rp It can also be seen in melanoma that involves the nail and onychomycosis.[2]
Onychorrhexis affects up to 20% of the population.[1]Template:Rp[3]
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- ↑ a b James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. Template:ISBN.
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