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Profile: Spoon Nails (Koilonychia).
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Definition:
An anomaly in the shape of the nail characterised by a deformation into a concave (spoon-like) form, which is explained by an elevation of the lateral edges and a depression of the central part. Furthermore, the nail is generally thin and brittle
Internal and external causes:
Genetic predisposition (autosomal dominant transmission); iron deficiency (anaemia).
How to reduce or eliminate:
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Preventative steps to take:
Maintaining a balanced diet.