ABSTRACT
Ever since its inception, acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau, has been recognized as an uncommon clinical entity which has been sparingly reported from across the globe. The attempt to have cumulative information on prevalent nomenclature, definition, reminiscences, and clinical overtures has brought differential diagnosis and diagnosis in sharp focus, the highlights of which are outlined. Hence, it was considered important to review the evolution of treatment options available thus far including use of biologics.
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Acrodermatitis/therapy , Acrodermatitis/diagnosis , Acrodermatitis/pathology , Biological Products/therapeutic use , Dermatologic Agents/therapeutic use , Drug Therapy, Combination , Female , Humans , Male , Phototherapy , Psoriasis/diagnosis , Psoriasis/pathology , Psoriasis/therapy , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
Nail changes in children have been reviewed in the backdrop of nail biology. The authors review nail changes caused by a variety of cosmetics and ingestion of drugs. Nail biopsy and its significance in the diagnosis is emphasized.
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Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions , Nail Diseases/pathology , Nails/pathology , Biopsy , Child , Cosmetics/adverse effects , Humans , Nail Diseases/diagnosis , Nail Diseases/etiologyABSTRACT
The nail, a well-recognized and fascinating appendage of the skin, represents an invaluable clinical means to facilitate the diagnosis of a number of dermatoses; hence, the authors considered it worthwhile to examine the physiopathologic alterations affecting the nail morphology, including shape, attachment, surface, and color. The accurate definitions of nail abnormalities in various cutaneous disorders have been delineated and their clinical ramifications have been recounted.
