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Nail abnormalities are common and appearances can be
difficult to diagnose with certainty. They may be a sign of an
underlying internal disease or disorder so it is vital that
correct diagnosis and treatment are achieved.
This book is a comprehensive guide to the anatomy,
infections, inflammatory disorders and tumours of the nail.
Beginning with detailed discussion on nail evolution,
anatomy, embryology, biochemistry, blood supply and
functions, the following chapters examine numerous nail
disorders in children and adults.
The final chapters describe nail surgery and nail cosmetics,
discussing the advantages and disadvantages of various
products.
The thorough text is further enhanced by numerous full
colour illustrations, clinical pictures and dermatoscopic
images, to assist learning
Key points
Comprehensive guide to disorders of the nail
Describes in detail the anatomy, embryology and functions
of nail
Discusses infections, inflammatory disorders and tumours
in all age groups
Separate chapters on nail surgery and nail cosmetics
Includes more than 275 full colour illustrations, clinical
pictures and dermatoscopic images
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Evolution of nail
Chapter 2. Basic Science: Anatomy, embryology, biochemistry, blood supply, functions
Chapter 3. Approach to nail disorders
Chapter 4. Dermatoscopy
Chapter 5a. Nail disorders in children
Chapter 5b. Congenital and hereditary diseases
Chapter 6. Nail changes and disorders in elderly
Chapter 7. Nail changes in lichen planus
Chapter 8. Nail psoriasis
Chapter 9. Trachyonychia
Chapter 10. Nail in other dermatological diseases
Chapter 11. Dermatophytic Onychomycosis
Chapter 12. Non Dermatophytic Onychomycosis
Chapter 13. Paronychia
Chapter 14. Nail tumours
Chapter 15. Ingrown toe nail
Chapter 16. Pigment anomalies of nail
Chapter 17. Psychosomatic disorders
Chapter 18. Drug induced nail changes
Chapter 19. Nails in systemic diseases
Chapter 20a. Anaesthesia & instruments for nail surgery
Chapter 20b. Nail surgery
Chapter 21. Nail cosmetics