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A member asked:
I have very tiny nail pits in some nails,unnoticeable. i have had seb derm for years,no psoriasis,no family history of psoriasis. can it be idiopathic?
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Are you sure: it is nail pitting? Consult a physician for proper diagnosis and treatment. Psoriasis, lichen planus, fungal infection, alopecia could be possibilities.Pitting due to psoriasis usually quite noticeable.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Nail pits: Nail pitting can be associated with psoriasis or Atopic Eczema but can also be unrelated and could be due to external factors as minor trauma.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Nail Pitting: Nail pitting is caused by defective development of the layers of the superficial nail plate. It can be idiopathic, there may be onycholysis (painless detachment of the nail from the nail bed). Nail pitting can be a sign of psoriasis, eczema, joint inflammation, Reiter's, alopecia areata. In sebororrheic dermatitis several nail issues can be present. A doc and full physical exam may ease concerns
Answered 6/29/2020
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