Nails are an important component of Dermatology and of general practice, since they are a prominent part of a patient's image projected to the world. As such, dermatologists and those in family practice not fully up to date with the various options available will welcome this succinct resource to give guidance on all types of treatment. This reference guide from international experts covers both the diseased and the injured nail and both medical and surgical options, using a highly visual style to convey the relevant information at a glance.

With well over 150 colour photographs, diagrams, tables, and boxes!

Table of contents
Anatomy and physiology of the nail unit
Abnormalities of the nail contour
Psoriasis
Onychomycosis
Future treatments for onychomycosis
Lichen planus
Pseudomonas infection
Herpes simplex (herpetic whitlow, herpetic paronychia)
Warts
Acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau
Acute paronychia
Chronic paronychia
Yellow nail syndrome
Eczema
Nail fragility syndrome
Onycholysis
Onychotillomania
Nail abnormalities in oncology practice
Bowen's disease
Squamous cell carcinoma
Melanonychia
Longitudinal erythronychia
Exostosis
Glomus tumor
Myxoid cyst (mucous cyst, ganglion)
Nail cosmetics and real nail prostheses
Onychocosmeceuticals
Nail surgery
Complications in nail surgery
Biopsy of the nail area
Matricectomy
Removal of the proximal nail fold: why?