Iorizzo Matilde, Piraccini Bianca Maria, Tosti Antonella
Department of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
J Cosmet Dermatol. 2007 Mar;6(1):53-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1473-2165.2007.00290.x.
The clinical features of nail dystrophies depend on the part of the nail that has been damaged. Due to the important functions of fingernails and toenails, any abnormality of the nail causes impaired function of the hand or foot. Moreover, the aesthetic aspect of the nail may affect employability, self-esteem, and interaction with other people. Because the nails are often difficult to treat, cosmetology may be an effective support to medical treatment. Nail cosmetics may help the patient to cope with his or her nail dystrophy while waiting for treatment to show its efficacy. It may also be the only choice to hide nail dystrophy where the nail is irreversibly damaged. Nail cosmetics may also function at treatment for onychtillomania, nail biting, and nail ingrowing.
指甲营养不良的临床特征取决于指甲受损的部位。由于手指甲和脚趾甲具有重要功能，指甲的任何异常都会导致手或脚的功能受损。此外，指甲的美观方面可能会影响就业能力、自尊以及与他人的互动。由于指甲通常难以治疗，美容学可能是医学治疗的有效辅助手段。指甲化妆品可以帮助患者在等待治疗显效期间应对指甲营养不良的状况。对于指甲已受到不可逆转损伤的情况，它也可能是掩盖指甲营养不良的唯一选择。指甲化妆品在治疗甲剥离症、咬甲癖和嵌甲时也可能发挥作用。
