Abstract

GUZMAN VERA, Carmen Karina; BALDEON SANTOS, Margaret Karen; RODRIGUES BARATA, Ana Rita  and  CONDE-SALAZAR GOMEZ, Luis. Nail involvement of occupational origin. Med. segur. trab. [online]. 2012, vol.58, n.229, pp.321-326. ISSN 1989-7790.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S0465-546X2012000400004.

From the V century B.C. Hippocrates described the damages in the nails, which then were related to systemic diseases or acquired. As physicians we must prepare work to detect the effects caused by external factors. However, few published cases of occupational origin nail pathology. Our review is to provide basic knowledge on this subject. From its definition, function and description of the anatomy. The nail pathology classify as: a) anomalies: the way of accession, coloration, surface, infection, b) according to the mechanism of action that occur oc) by type of occupation. By acquiring this knowledge we can establish effective prevention guidelines later.

Keywords : pathology nail; lunula; nail trauma; nail matrix; lamellar onychodystrophy.

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