Contents:

List of Contributors

Preface

List of Abbreviations

CHAPTER 1

Gross anatomy and terminology

Embryology

Regional anatomy

Vascular supply

Nutritional disorders

Intoxication

Metabolic disorders

CHAPTER 8

Nails in the investigation of drug use and forensic studies

Retinoids Fig 82

Psoralens and photoonycholysis

Antimicrobial agents

Nerve supply
Physiology

Physical properties of nails

Imaging of the nail apparatus

CHAPTER 2

Modification in the configuration of the nail unit

Modification of the nail surface

Modification of the nail plate and soft tissue attachments

Modification in perionychial tissues

chromonychia or dyschromia

CHAPTER 3

DERMOSCOPY

Clinical observations 3 7 11

Differential diagnosis

Special features

PROXIMAL NAIL FOLD CAPILLAROSCOPY

Technical aspects of periungual capillaroscopy

Capillaroscopic abnormalities

Conclusion

Normal sonographic anatomy of the nail

Conclusion

Introduction to magnetic resonance imaging

Tumors of the nail apparatus

Conclusion

CHAPTER 4

Nail morphology

The nail in old age

CHAPTER 5

Onychomycosis

Other fungal infections

Other infections

Infection in other chapters

CHAPTER 6

Psoriasis

Pityriasis rubra pilaris

Lichen planus

Lichen striatus

Keratosis lichenoides chronica

Discoid lupus erythematosus

Bullous pemphigoid

Pemphigus

Darier disease

StevensJohnson syndrome and erythema multiforme

Porokeratosis of Mibelli

Acroosteolysis

Acrokeratoelastoidosis

Juvenile xanthogranuloma

CHAPTER 7

Cardiac disorders

Circulatory disorders

Respiratory disorders

Gastrointestinal disorders

Hepatic disorders

Renal disorders

Genitourinary disorders

Reproductive system disorders

Endocrine disorders

Nervous system disorders

Psychological and psychiatric disorders

Musculoskeletal disorders

Hematological and lymphatic disorders

Connective tissue diseases

Immunological disorders

Antiretroviral drugs

Antiinflammatory agents

Cardiovascular drugs

Purgatives

Heavy metal intoxications

Anticoagulants

Antimalarial agents Fig 811

Radiation

Dimercaptosuccinic acid

Pamidronic acid

Antineoplastic agents

Epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors

Signs and symptoms 328 329

Treatment

CHAPTER 9

Diagnosis of occupational nail disorders

Nonoccupational nail hazards

Nail protection at work

CHAPTER 10

Basic manicure

Special products and procedures

Medical issues related to artificial nail coatings

Conclusion

CHAPTER 11

Nail embryology

Ectodermal dysplasias

Disease loci and chromosome anomalies Fig 1120

Nail change in syndromes with predominant skeletal anomalies Figs 1121 1122

Isolated congenital nail dysplasia

Curved nail of the fourth toe

Ectopic nails onychoheterotopia Figs 1129 1131

Nail discoloration

Secondary nail changes and some miscellaneous nail conditions

CHAPTER 12

Anatomy

History and patient examination

Anesthesia

Incisions

Dressing

Biopsy of the nail area Figs 12221226 Boxes 121 122

Electroradiosurgery

Microscopically controlled surgery 6163 Figs 1242 1243

Trauma

Miscellaneous nail dystrophies

Complications in nail surgery 208

Infection

Burns Fig 12141

The painful nail

CHAPTER 13

Epithelial tumors

Soft tissue tumors

Malignant

Osteocartilaginous tumours

Synovial tumors

Lipomatous and myxomatous tumors

Sarcomas

Pseudotumors

Histiocytic lymphomatous and metastatic processes

Melanocytic lesions

APPENDIX

Index

The human nail provides a complex structure that supports fine manipulation of objects while protecting the extremities. Diseases of the nail disrupt this function. They can cause pain and discomfort, cause disfigurement and are often unsightly with a profound effect on the sufferer's self confidence. Baran & Dawber's Diseases of the Nails and their Management has long been recognized as the preeminent authority on nail disease. New to this edition is a superb guide to differential diagnosis by color, shape and location within the nail unit to provide rapid clinical information on nail disorders. All thirteen chapters have been thoroughly updated.