Pediatric Nail Disorders

Abstract

Many pediatric nail findings are normal variants and are no cause for alarm. Others represent congenital abnormalities or genetic syndromes for which there is no cure. Still others are inflammatory or infectious entities that require treatment. Pediatric nail disorders are reviewed, along with management.

Keywords: Chevron nail; Congenital hypertrophy; Congenital malalignment; Ectodermal dysplasia; Onychomadesis; Pachyonychia congenita; Parakeratosis pustulosa; Trachyonychia.