Abstract
Introduction. The term 'half-and-half nail' applies to dyschronic changes detected on finger and toe nails of uraemic patients. Subjects. The authors describe 3 subjects: one, is under haemodialysis, with typical half-and-half nails; the second is nonuraemic with only one kidney, and the third has no renal problems. Comment. These cases allow the authors to discuss the clinical and etiopathogenetic aspects of such a condition. The absence of renal failure in two of our patients is the major finding observed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 67-69 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia |
Volume | 131 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 1996 |
Keywords
- half-and-half nail
- nail pigmentation
- uraemia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology