Koilonychia
Koilonychia may be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait or it may be associated with other syndromes. Koilonychia is a dystrophy of the fingernails in which they are flattened and have concavities with raised edges also called spoon nails.
In the condition known as koilonychia, the nails are flattened and have concavities. This condition may be associated with iron deficiency.Koilonychia occasionally two tablets will be needed but larger doses are not recommended because they are wasted due the intestine's limited ability to absorb iron.
Causes of Koilonychia
Koilonychia condition is usually self limiting. Here are some causes of Infected Koilonychia:
- trauma
- illness
- malnutrition
- illness
- cheilosis
- glossitis
- chemotherapy
- malnutrition
- iron deficiency
Treatment of Koilonychia
Koilonychia should be treated as soon as they are recognized. Since the Koilonychia is associated with iron deficiency it is important to take care of your nutrition to fight not only against spoon nails but also with the fatigue, mood changes and decreased cognitive proper function of this condition. Koilonychia is usually caused through iron deficiency anemia. these nails show raised ridges and are thin and concave.
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