Title of article
Acquired Bilateral Longitudinal True Leukonychia in a 35‑year‑old Woman
Author/Authors
Mokhtari, Fatemeh Department of Dermatology, Skin Diseases - Medical School - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , Mozafarpoor, Samaneh Department of Dermatology, Skin Diseases - Medical School - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , Nouraei, Saeid Department of Dermatology, Skin Diseases - Medical School - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , Nilforoushzadeh, Mohammad Ali Skin and Stem Cell Research Center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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3
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1
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3
Abstract
Acquired bilateral longitudinal true leukonychia is a rare disorder. We present a case of a 35‑year‑old healthy woman presented with this unusual and rare manifestation. She mentioned a history of unprotected exposure to detergents and bleaching chemical agents. Considering her low zinc level, she was prescribed with zinc capsules and recommended to avoid chemical substances for 6 months. During bimonthly follow‑up, her zinc level turned normal, and leukonychia
subsequently disappeared. Bilateral longitudinal true leukonychia in the nails due to zinc deficiency and exposure to chemical substances has not been reported previously. Direct and indirect effects of chemical substances on matrix and the effect of zinc deficiency on healing process should be considered in these cases.
Keywords
Chemical agent , irritant contact dermatitis , true leukonychia , zinc deficiency
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2016
Record number
2428950
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