Matilde Iorizzo1, Shari Lipner2, Tracey C Vlahovic3. 1. Private Dermatology Practice, Viale Stazione 16, 6500, Bellinzona, Switzerland. matildeiorizzo@gmail.com. 2. Department of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA. 3. Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Abstract
Correct diagnosis of nail disorders could be difficult for a non-trained eye, especially in children. For this reason, sometimes, probative diagnosis and treatment are the outcome of a consultation. This paper wants to underline how podiatric abnormalities should be considered possible causes of nail disorders in children and how they need an appropriate, most of the time non-medical, treatment in order to avoid future complications. CONCLUSION: Physicians should be aware of this possibility and refer these patients to a dermatologist or a podiatrist for a correct management. What is known: • Diagnosis and treatment of nail disorders in children could be difficult. • Differential diagnosis should be as much accurate as possible in order to avoid unnecessary and possible harmful treatments. What is new: • Podiatric abnormalities should not be underestimated. • Podiatric abnormalities should be considered as potential causes of nail abnormalities in children.
Correct diagnosis of nail disorders could be difficult for a non-trained eye, especially in children. For this reason, sometimes, probative diagnosis and treatment are the outcome of a consultation. This paper wants to underline how podiatric abnormalities should be considered possible causes of nail disorders in children and how they need an appropriate, most of the time non-medical, treatment in order to avoid future complications. CONCLUSION: Physicians should be aware of this possibility and refer these patients to a dermatologist or a podiatrist for a correct management. What is known: • Diagnosis and treatment of nail disorders in children could be difficult. • Differential diagnosis should be as much accurate as possible in order to avoid unnecessary and possible harmful treatments. What is new: • Podiatric abnormalities should not be underestimated. • Podiatric abnormalities should be considered as potential causes of nail abnormalities in children.
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Keywords:
Children; Nail disorders; Nail hyperkeratosis; Podiatric abnormalities; Toe malposition; Treatment