Abstract
Correct diagnosis of nail disorders could be difficult for a non-trained eye, especially in children. For this reason, sometimes, probative diagnosis and treatment are the outcome of a consultation. This paper wants to underline how podiatric abnormalities should be considered possible causes of nail disorders in children and how they need an appropriate, most of the time non-medical, treatment in order to avoid future complications.
Conclusion: Physicians should be aware of this possibility and refer these patients to a dermatologist or a podiatrist for a correct management.
What is known: • Diagnosis and treatment of nail disorders in children could be difficult. • Differential diagnosis should be as much accurate as possible in order to avoid unnecessary and possible harmful treatments. |
What is new: • Podiatric abnormalities should not be underestimated. • Podiatric abnormalities should be considered as potential causes of nail abnormalities in children. |
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Matilde Iorizzo: Dermatologist involved in the intellectual work up of the paper and responsible of writing of the paper. She has also been responsible of the collected cases.
Shari Lipner: Dermatologist involved in the intellectual work up of the paper, responsible of revising the paper in its style and contents.
Tracey C. Vlahovic: Podiatrist involved in describing the podiatric treatments mentioned.
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Iorizzo, M., Lipner, S. & Vlahovic, T.C. Nail dystrophy due to toe malposition in children. Eur J Pediatr 176, 1089–1091 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-017-2941-9
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