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Causes of acquired onychogryphosis
| Causes of acquired onychogryphosis | |
|---|---|
| Poor self-care | Advancing age Homelessness Senile dementia |
| Dermatologic diseases | Ichthyosis Pemphigus Psoriasis |
| Infectious diseases | Onychomycosis Syphilis Variola |
| Local causes | Major trauma to the nail Microtrauma caused by footwear Foot anomalies (e.g., hallux valgus) Nail surgery |
| Medical disorders | Varicose veins Thrombophlebitis Ulcers of the lower leg Hyperuricemia |
