White nailsL62.8

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Leukonychie; White nail

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Whitish to milky glass-coloured nail discolouration in liver failure (hepatic signs), see also half and half nails; see also Meesian cross bands.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Diagnosis and treatment of the underlying disease. A local influence on the colour change is medically not possible. Alternative: Covering nail varnish.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020