Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Diseases

Pigmentations of the Nails

Abstract

Eckart Haneke

Nail pigmentations can exhibit many different colors and shades. Most of them are harmless but cosmetically embarrassing, others are potentially serious and may lead to death if not adequately diagnosed and treated. This short review gives an explanation for a number of nail dyschromias and their etiologies as well as some hints as to their treatment.