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Paronychia
Inflammation of the nail folds - red, swollen, often tender. Frequent immersion in water a risk
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Terry's Nails

Proximal paleness extending halfway up the nail, often eliminating the lunula. Darker distal band. Seen
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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 ... changes in the color ... are a typical sign ... occurs in the color ... #PhysicalExam #Photo
Muehrcke's Lines (Leukonychia striata)
Narrow while transverse lines (Not depressed, compared to Beau's lines). Usually 2 or
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Acral Lentiginous Melanoma (involving nail)

While acral lentinginous melenoma is often seen anywhere on the palms, soles,
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Nail Pitting
Non-specific sign for psoriasis (additional signs include onycholysis, thickening, and 'oilspot' lesions which are yellow
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How to Approach Small Polyps in Colon
Despite their appearance, small colon polyps can pose unique challenges
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Lindsay's Nails (Half-and-half Nails)
Distal brown transverse band seen in kidney disease. Caused by increased pigment deposition.

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Splinter Hemorrhages
Nonspecific finding associated with trauma most commonly but also seen in subacute bacterial endocarditis and
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Beau's Lines

Transverse depressed ridges seen in severe infection, MI, hypotension/shock, hypocalcemia, post-surgical, malnutrition and with certain
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