Melanonychia

Demirdag H. G., AKAY B. N.

KOZMETIK DERMATOLOJI - TIRNAKLARIMIZ, pp.16-22, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Journal Name: KOZMETIK DERMATOLOJI - TIRNAKLARIMIZ
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.16-22
  • Keywords: Melanonychia, dermatoscopy, onychoscopy, nail diseases, melanoma, DERMOSCOPIC FEATURES, LONGITUDINAL MELANONYCHIA, NAIL MATRIX, MANAGEMENT, MELANOMA, BED
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Melanonychia refers to a black-brown-grey pigmentation of the nail plate. It is caused by the presence of melanin and commonly appears as a longitudinal band (longitudinal melanonychia). Differential diagnosis encompasses benign and malignant conditions. Nail dermatoscopy (onychoscopy) is a reliable diagnostic tool that provides useful information about nail pigmentations. In this article, the causes, clinical and dermatoscopic features of melanonychia have been reviewed through an algorithm.