First Reported Case of Onychomadesis in Saudi Arabia
Onychomadesis is the complete removal of the nail’s proximal portion. It affects both the fingernails and toenails and arises following nail matrix arrest. It is a rare childhood ailment, with only a few cases reported worldwide that are not associated with Hand-FootMouth Disease. The first case of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Liaquat National Journal of Primary Care |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lnh.edu.pk/lnjpc/pdf/4a0d4278-3bc1-4c6e-aedb-58b461047b63.pdf |
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| Summary: | Onychomadesis is the complete removal of the nail’s proximal portion. It affects both the fingernails and toenails and arises following
nail matrix arrest. It is a rare childhood ailment, with only a few cases reported worldwide that are not associated with Hand-FootMouth Disease. The first case of onychomadesis diagnosed in Saudi Arabia is presented. A four-year-old girl was clinically diagnosed
with the disease. She had no recent history of medication use or trauma, nor a history of periungual dermatitis. Management was
conservative. At the 4-month follow-up visit, the damaged nails had improved. |
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| ISSN: | 2707-3521 2708-9134 |