Nail psoriasis: the journey so far.

摘要: Nail involvement is an extremely common feature of psoriasis and affects approximately 10-78% patients with 5-10% having isolated nail psoriasis. However, it often overlooked in the management psoriasis, despite significant burden places on as a result functional impairment manual dexterity, pain, psychological stress. Affected plates thicken crumble, because they are very visible, tend to avoid normal day-to-day activities social interactions. Importantly, 70-80% psoriatic arthritis have In this overview, we review clinical manifestations affecting nails, differential diagnosis Psoriasis Severity Index various diagnostic aids for diagnosing especially, cases involvement. We also discussed available treatment options, including topical, physical, systemic, biological modalities, great detail order equip present day dermatologist dealing big challenge, that is,