II. Characteristics

  1. Proximal 40-80% of nail bed: White
  2. Distal nail bed: Red, pink, or brown
    1. Color deepens with nail plate pressure

III. Associated Conditions

IV. Differential Diagnosis

  1. Terry's Nails (proximal 80% of nail bed is white)

V. Management

  1. Resolves with improvement in Kidney Function

VI. References

  1. Lindsay (1967) Arch Intern Med 119:583

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