Definition of "Leukonychia"
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Leukonychia is white discoloration of the nail.
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Causes
- Harmless, most commonly caused by minor injuries whilst the nail is growing
- Caused by hypoalbuminemia (low albumin), of chronic liver disease. In this instance, there is leukonychia totalis, which is where the entire nail is whitened
Tx
- None
- Leukonychia gradually dissapears as the nail grows out
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