Abstract
Some nail diseases have a predilection for certain age groups and some conditions may be of special significance in the very young. The three most common findings in otherwise normal children are leukonychia, onychophagia, and pitting [3].
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Baran, R. (1987). Acquired Nail Diseases in Children. In: Happle, R., Grosshans, E. (eds) Pediatric Dermatology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-71524-2_25
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