Psoriatic onychodystrophy

Psoriatic onychodystrophy
Other namesPsoriatic nails
A picture of a pair of feet in sandals. Some of the nails appear diseased.
Psoriasis of the toenails
SpecialtyDermatology
CausesPsoriasis
Differential diagnosisOnychomycosis
TreatmentMedications, radiation
Frequency10% to 78% of those with psoriasis

Psoriatic onychodystrophy or psoriatic nails is a nail disease. It is common in those with psoriasis, with reported incidences varying from 10% to 78%. Elderly patients and those with psoriatic arthritis are more likely to have psoriatic nails.[1]: 781–2 

  1. ^ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.