Habit-tic-deformity

Last updated on: 02.06.2023

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Variant of Beau-Reil's furrows. In this case, tick-like damage to the proximal nail fold or strong retraction of the cuticle leads to a disturbance of the nail root with misshapen transverse groove formation but also thickening of the nail plate.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Perrin AJ et al (2014) Habit-tic deformity. CMAJ 186:371.
  2. Sonthalia S et al (2019) Habit tic deformity: Need for a Comprehensive Approach. Skin Appendage Disord 5:117-118.

Last updated on: 02.06.2023