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Nail psoriasis is a common manifestation in patients with psoriasis and is characterized by pitting, onycholysis, subungual hyperkeratosis, and nail discoloration. The Nail Psoriasis Severity Index (NAPSI) can be utilized to assess the severity of disease as well as the response to treatment. Treatment largely involves topical medications as extent of the disease must be taken into consideration if using biologics due to increased risk of adverse effects. This was a case of a 36-year-old postpartum female with nail psoriasis treated with fluocinolone topical ointment and instructed to add calcipotriene after finishing nursing.
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Lee, M.P., Wu, K.K., Wu, J.J. (2019). 36-Year-Old with Nail Deformities. In: Wu, J. (eds) Clinical Cases in Psoriasis. Clinical Cases in Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-18772-9_5
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