Armadillo nail
Armadillo nail (also known as ram's horn or shrimp nail) is a presentation of onychogryphosis and typically seen following repeated trauma. It is often misdiagnosed in primary care and incorrectly treated with antifungals, despite negative mycology. In young patients with onychogryphosis, it is important to consider systemic diseases and genetic factors, and to address associated inflammatory skin conditions.
Authors
- S Halpern
- David de Berker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4699-261X)
- Sara L O’Kelly
Institutions
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Bristol Royal Infirmary (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- British Journal of Dermatology
- Published
- 2025-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf454
- Primary Topic
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00