Abstract
Splinter hemorrhages are non-blanchable usually distal reddish-brown linear hemorrhages beneath the nails. Among a variety of etiologic factors reported, trauma is the most common cause. A 26-year-old Hispanic female presented with asymptomatic, extensive fingernail hemorrhages of two months duration. There was no history of physical trauma to the nails. Treatment with a topical antifungal medication for one month produced no improvement. The past medical history was noncontributory. Extensive laboratory testing revealed no underlying systemic disease. Three months after the initial presentation, 6 of 10 fingernails showed signs of resolution without treatment. We conclude that idiopathic atraumatic subungual splinter hemorrhages can occur in healthy individuals. Spontaneous resolution occurred in our patient.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 289-292 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology