Distal subungual onychomycosis is an infection of the
nail plate
A nail is a claw-like plate found at the tip of the fingers and toes on most primates. Nails correspond to the claws found in other animals. Fingernails and toenails are made of a tough protective protein called alpha-keratin, which is a polym ...
by fungus, primarily involving the distal nail plate.
See also
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Onychomycosis
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Skin lesion
A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of th ...
References
Mycosis-related cutaneous conditions
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