- NAIL TUTOR SEARCH RESULT - PARTIAL SKIN OVER NAIL PLATE When your Cuticles (skin) grow forward over the nail, your doctor will call this: 'Pterygium'. This condition can result in splitting and loss of the nail plate. Never attempt to remove 'Pterygium': you should consult a physician/dermatologist for advice and treatment. 'Pterygium' is most commonly a result of severe trauma (ie: burns), blood circulation disorders, and lichen planus. Synonyms: Pterychium, Dorsal Pterygium, (Inverse Pterygium) RESTART THE NAIL TUTOR

* NOTICE: The HandResearch Nail Tutor tool is in development - currently this tool
discriminates 44 fingernail disorders in the nails | The NAIL TUTOR tool is an aspect of
Medical Hand Analysis and the purpose of this tool is to help identify the nature of your
Nail Disorder. | The section Nail Disorders presents a more comprehensive overview.

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