Sam presents with white nails on a background of extensive alcohol use and liver cirrhosis.

What are the causes of white discolouration of the nail plate?

• Striate leuconychia
• Liver cirrhosis
• Hypoalbuinaemia

Reading

1. Murtaghs General Practice Chapter 129 – http://murtagh.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1522&sectionid=116046129
2. Murtaghs Practice Tips – Chapter 8 – Nail Problems – http://murtagh.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1920&sectionid=143276631

Podcast

1. GP Core Content Podcast Episode 150 – Dermatology | Nails