Open AccessNail changes in leprosy: An observational study of 125 patients
Author(s) -
Chetan Rajput,
Balkrishna P Nikam,
Sanjay B Gore,
Shailesh S Malani
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
indian dermatology online journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-5673
pISSN - 2229-5178
DOI - 10.4103/idoj.idoj_172_19
Subject(s) - medicine , nail (fastener) , dermatology , leprosy , hyperkeratosis , observational study , longitudinal study , surgery , pathology , materials science , metallurgy
Leprosy is a disease primarily affecting skin and nerve. Nail involvement, although indirect, is observed in several patients. This is a study to determine the pattern of nail changes in leprosy.