Nail disorders in other diseases
Also known as: Nail disorder associated with specified systemic disease
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In short
Toenails and fingernails protect the tissues of the toes and fingers, and they are made up of layers of a hardened protein called keratin. The health of the nails can be a clue to overall health, as healthy nails are usually smooth and consistent in color. Specific types of nail discoloration and changes in growth rate can be signs of lung, heart, kidney, and liver diseases, as well as diabetes and anemia. Nail problems that sometimes require treatment include bacterial and fungal infections, ingrown nails, tumors, and warts.
Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
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Description
Your toenails and fingernails protect the tissues of your toes and fingers. They are made up of layers of a hardened protein called keratin, which is also in your hair and skin. The health of your nails can be a clue to your overall health. Healthy nails are usually smooth and consistent in color. Specific types of nail discoloration and changes in growth rate can be signs of lung, heart, kidney, and liver diseases, as well as diabetes and anemia. White spots and vertical ridges are harmless.
Nail problems that sometimes require treatment include:
- Bacterial and fungal infections
- Ingrown nails
- Tumors
- Warts
Keeping your nails clean, dry, and trimmed can help you avoid some problems. Do not remove the cuticle, which can cause infection.
Next to it in ICD-10
- L58Radiation dermatitis
- L59Other radiation-related skin disorders
- L60Disorders of the nail or perionychium, unspecified
- L67Other specified acquired disorders of the hair shaft
- L68Excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis)
- L70Acne
Neighbouring codes in the classification, not a medical link.
External resources
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Nail disorders in other diseases?
L62 (WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision).
What is the ICD-11 code for Nail disorders in other diseases?
EE13.4: Nail disorder associated with specified systemic disease (WHO, ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics).
Sources and attribution
- ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, © World Health Organization, licensed under CC BY-ND 3.0 IGO.
- Names other than the official source titles: Anpheros translations and plain-language names, made with AI assistance and checked automatically; the source names are in English.
- Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
- ICD-10 codes and titles © World Health Organization. Source: WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (2019).
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