Leukonychia
Leukonychia
Leukonychia (pronounced: loo-koh-nik-ee-uh) is a medical condition characterized by white spots or streaks appearing on the nails. The term is derived from the Greek words "leuko" meaning white and "onyx" meaning nail.
Types of Leukonychia
There are several types of leukonychia, including:
- Leukonychia Totalis: This is a condition where the entire nail plate turns white. It is often associated with systemic illnesses or may be inherited.
- Leukonychia Partialis: This condition is characterized by white spots appearing on part of the nail. It is further divided into two types: Leukonychia Striata and Leukonychia Punctata.
- Leukonychia Striata: Also known as Mee's lines, this condition is characterized by white streaks running parallel to the base of the nail.
- Leukonychia Punctata: This is the most common form of leukonychia, characterized by small white spots appearing on the nails.
Causes
Leukonychia is often caused by minor injuries to the nail. Other causes may include malnutrition, infection, poisoning, or certain medications.
Treatment
Treatment for leukonychia often involves addressing the underlying cause. For example, if the condition is caused by malnutrition, a diet rich in certain nutrients may be recommended. If it is caused by an infection, antibiotics or other medications may be prescribed.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Leukonychia
- Wikipedia's article - Leukonychia
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski