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Facts about skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated. Topic index: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

GP Quiz 22 – Case 2

Describe the features of this nail abnormality.

Irregular transverse ridging affecting three finger nails, with adjacent mild proximal and lateral paronychia.

What is the diagnosis or explanation?

Hand eczema.

Mark question

This quiz was also published by New Zealand Doctor in November 2006.

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