Nail lichen Planus | onycholysis | LP| Dermatologist in Punjab | Dr Ashima Goel MD | nailcare

⭐️Lichen planus is a benign, chronic, mucocutaneous disorder that affects the skin, mucosae, and nails.
⭐️The occurrence of nail lichen planus has been reported to be about 10% to 15%
⭐️Nail lichen planus is more common in adults than in children, and it mostly affects the fingernails rather than the toenails.
⭐️Lichen planus thins the nail plate, which may become grooved and ridged.
⭐️The nail may darken, thicken or lift off the nail bed (onycholysis).
⭐️Sometimes the cuticle is destroyed and forms a scar (pterygium).
⭐️The nails may shed or stop growing altogether, and rarely, completely disappear (anonychia).
⭐️The disease may lead to permanent disfigurement, which has both functional and psychological consequences.
⭐️Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are also important to prevent the development of pterygium. Treatment outcome is not very promising if patients remain unaware of their nail abnormalities for extended periods, which can lead to severe and irreversible presentations. Only minimal improvement is likely to be attained.
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