These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.


Pubmed for Handhelds

PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS

Search MEDLINE/PubMed

  • Title: Ungual lichen planus. Lichen planus of the nail.
    Author: Scott MJ, Scott MJ.
    Journal: Arch Dermatol; 1979 Oct; 115(10):1197-9. PubMed ID: 507861.
    Abstract:
    Although reports in the literature are sparse, a definite relationship exists between nail anomalies and lichen planus. Ungual lichen planus may occur without any mucocutaneous signs, as has been documented by histologic studies. It may be the initial and most important clinical manifestation of the disease process, and permanent anonychia may result unless corticosteroid therapy is initiated promptly. Increased awareness of nail involvement will result in a more frequent diagnosis and better understanding of the disorder.
    [Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]