Nails Changes in Various Diseases

Nails can act as an indicator of various skin and systemic diseases hence can help in diagnosing the same.

Skin diseases associated with nail changes-

Lichen Planus, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Darrier’s disease, Alopecia Areata, Eczemas etc

Systemic diseases associated with nail changes-

Anemia, liver diseases, renal failure patients on dialysis, hypoalbuminemia, post chemotherapy Etc

Treatment for such changes is treating the underlying cause.