Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following nail changes are characteristically found in lichen planus?
  1. Brittling
  2. Pterygium
  3. Clubbing
  4. Oil drop staining
Explanation
Answer − B − The nail changes that are characteristically found in lichen planus is pterygium. Pterygium is commonly seen when nails are affected by lichen planus due to involvement of the nail matrix. In some rare occasions, the nail matrix can be destroyed permanently with major pterygium formation.
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