Thursday, March 17, 2005

3 yo with nail dystrophy

This 3 yo boy has had a malformed left great toe nail since infancy. Recently, he traumatized it and may have had a subungual hematoma. His pediatrician tried to drain it with a hot paperclip, but was unsuccessful. His parents want to know what could be done to improve this nail.


Nail Dystrophy, Child


Nail Dyst - Closeup
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1 comment:

  1. ksharquieMarch 30, 2005

    It is probably infected .give topical &systemic antibiotics and gradually there wii be spontaneous resolution.

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