Atrophia Unguium
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Identifier: 49.6
Dermatologic stereoview card. Front of card depicts a person with Atrophia Unguium on the finger nails. The reverse of the card describes the dermatologic conditions as well as the diagnosis and treatment. Atrophy of the nails may be congenital or acquired. The condition may develop spontaneously or as a symptom or sequel of some disease. The inflammatory and desquamative dermatoses, such as eczema, dermatitis exfoliativa, psoriasis, etc., often cause unguinal atrophy, especially when they attack the hands and fingers. Suggested treatments when the cause of the atrophy could not be ascertained the nail was pared and scraped smooth soaked and scrubbed with warm water and green soap. Diachylon or zinc oxide ointment rubbed the nail decreased the tendency to crack.more...

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Dermatologic stereoview card. Front of card depicts a person with Atrophia Unguium on the finger nails. The reverse of the card describes the dermatologic conditions as well as the diagnosis and treatment. Atrophy of the nails may be congenital or acquired. The condition may develop spontaneously or as a symptom or sequel of some disease. The inflammatory and desquamative dermatoses, such as eczema, dermatitis exfoliativa, psoriasis, etc., often cause unguinal atrophy, especially when they attack the hands and fingers. Suggested treatments when the cause of the atrophy could not be ascertained the nail was pared and scraped smooth soaked and scrubbed with warm water and green soap. Diachylon or zinc oxide ointment rubbed the nail decreased the tendency to crack.
Creator(s)
Rainforth, S. I.
Date
1910
Call Number
49.6
Additional Resources
Collection(s)
Laupus Health Sciences History Collections
- Stereoscopic Skin Clinic Collection
Health and Medicine

Subject(s)
Dermatology
Education, Medical
Nails, Malformed--Diagnosis
Location (spatial)
United States--New York (State)--New York (N.Y.)
Location (physical)
Laupus History - Manuscripts
Type
still image
Medium
stereographs
Physical Description
17.4cm x 12.4cm
Persistent URL
http://digital.lib.ecu.edu/21111

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