Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 8

A Study of Nail Changes in Bullous Disorders

1Junior Resident, Department of Dermatology, Sree Balaji Medical College & Research Institute

2Professor, Department of Dermatology, Sree Balaji Medical College & Research Institute

*Corresponding author: Dr. S.R. Sruthy, Junior Resident, Department of Dermatology, Sree Balaji Medical College & Research Institute

Online published on 26 September, 2019.

Abstract

To observe nail changes in all patients attending skin OPD in Sree Balaji Medical College. “Face is the mirror of the mind”; likewise nails are a reflection of both internal and external disease. Functions of nail are to assist in picking up small objects, to protect the distal digit, to improve fine touch sensation and to enhance aesthetic appearance of hands. Nail disorders comprise 10% of all dermatological conditions.

Keywords

Bullous, nail disorder