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Onychogryphosis


Overview of Onychogryphosis

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Onychogryphosis is a term that refers to thickening of the nails. The nails may become deformed. The toenails tend to be affected far more commonly than the fingernails. The nails may appear discolored, particularly yellow.

Causes of Onychogryphosis

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Onychogryphosis is caused by fungal infections or neglect. A number of cases, however, have no defined cause

Signs and Symptoms of Onychogryphosis

signs and symptoms

Thickening and gradual deformity of the nail occurs. If the disorder is secondary to fungal infections, crumbling of the nail occurs and the nail and disintegrated part of the nail appear yellow.



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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008

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