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Habit-tic Deformity

It is nail dystrophy caused by constant trauma to the nail matrix (the part from the nail grows). All the nails are affected, but thumbnails are the primary target. The cuticle (skin flap covering the bottom of the nail) is damaged and sometimes missing. It appears like a washboard. The extended time habit of picking up the nails and skin around that area forms this shape.

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Please suggest treatment for habit-tic deformity.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33 year old male. My weight is 141.09 Ibs and height is 5'5". I am having a peculiar problem, and upon a lot of research on the internet, I found out that it is a habit-tic deformity. I am having horizontal ripples on my right thumb for closely three years. I recently started ob...  Read Full »

Dr. Suvash Sahu

Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems you have developed a longitudinal furrow of the nail plate due to habit-tic (constant stroking or picking nails). This nail deformity is also known as onychodys...  Read Full »

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