There are many manifestations that may occur with nail trauma to include subungual hematomas, onycholysis and a linear ridge going from the base of the nail to the distal edge, to name a few. One of the most commonly seen is what is called a “washboard nail.” This is directly related to repetitive trauma or… Read more »
Yellow Nail Syndrome (YNS) was first described by London physicians Peter Samman and William White in 1964. The nail changes are characterized by marked thickening and yellow to yellowish green nail discoloration which is often associated with systemic disease, most commonly lymphedema (80%) and lung disease. The nails are typically over curved in both transverse… Read more »