Beau's lines
Beau's lines are transverse ridges in the nail plate that form as a result of temporary interference of cell division in the proximal nail matrix (1).
It may be caused by
- trauma
- chemotherapeutic agents
- systemic illnesses such as myocarditis, peripheral vascular disease, uncontrolled diabetes
- febrile illnesses – scarlet fever, pneumonia (2).
The condition is usually self limiting.
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