Onychogryposis, Ichthyosis, Acquired - DermAtlas

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Julie Jefferson, MD

Diagnosis

onychogryposis ichthyosis, acquired

Body Site

nail, foot foot

Age

69 years

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

Color

skin color

Morphology

scale

Pattern

generalized, disseminated

Comments

A 69-year-old man developed hypertrophic curved toenails likely due in part to his inability to bend to groom his feet. Onychogryphosis occurs when the nail plate becomes hyperkeratotic and hypertrophic secondary to poor grooming and/or poorly fitting footwear. Onychogryphosis can also be associated with impaired peripheral circulation and psoriasis. This condition can cause pain.

Description

long thickened nails and diffuse coarse scaling of the skin

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7/25/2011 22:03:42

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