Korean J Dermatol.  1985 Dec;23(6):847-849.

A Case of Red Lunulae in Patient with Nephrotic Syndrome

Abstract

Red lunula, dusky red erythema of nailbed in the area of lunula, has ben reported in patients with alopecia areata and rheumatuid arthritis. We report a case of red lunula in a 63-year-old man. The patient showed dusky red, blanchable erythema of the lunula area in nailbecl of total fingernail, and toer.iails in association with hypertension due to nephrotic syndromc.

Keyword

Red lunula; Nephrotic syndrome

MeSH Terms

Alopecia Areata
Arthritis
Erythema
Humans
Hypertension
Middle Aged
Nails
Nephrotic Syndrome*
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