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Transverse lines of the fingernails. (A) Beau’s lines (arrows) of the thumbnail. (B) Mees’ lines (arrowheads)
Transverse lines of the fingernails ... can be caused by ... are a typical sign ... paired white lines caused ... Ridges #Clinical #PhysicalExam
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Systemic causes ... #FingerNails #Nail ... Abnormal #Pathology #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Signs ... #PhysicalExam #
Nail Clubbing - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Bronchopulmonary Disease
 • Bronchiectasis
 • Chronic Lung Infection
 • Lung Cancer
Nail Clubbing - ... Congenital Defect #Nail ... #Clubbing #Fingernail ... #dermatology #Differential ... #causes
Lindsay's Nails (Half-and-half Nails)
Distal brown transverse band seen in kidney disease. Caused by increased pigment deposition.

#Lindsays
Lindsay's Nails ... (Half-and-half Nails ... Caused by increased ... #PhysicalExam # ... #HalfAndHalf #Sign
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Alopecia areata (+Nail ... Examination: • Signs ... skin surface, nails ... #dermatology #Hairloss
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
associated with signs ... scalp, lower back, fingernails ... silvery scale; nails ... ; pruritis #dermatology ... #differential #diagnosis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Nail bed pressure ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam