L60-L75: Disorders of skin appendages
L60: Nail disorders
Nail disorders, under the classification L60, are a set of medical conditions affecting primarily the fingernails and toenails. These disorders may result from a wide range of causes, including injury or trauma, infections (such as fungal or bacterial), underlying systemic diseases, or certain medications. Common symptoms associated with nail disorders may include changes in nail color, shape, or thickness, pain, inflammation around the nails, and separation of the nail from the nail bed. Depending on the specific disorder, disease progression can range from slow and subtle to rapid and severe. While some nail disorders only affect the nails themselves, other disorders may be indicative of broader systemic conditions, reflecting issues in other systems of the body. Understanding the condition is key to addressing it properly. All areas of nail disorders require careful diagnosis by a healthcare professional for suitable management.
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