Question

Which of the following nail findings is seen in the condition shown below?

• A. Pterygium
• B. Pigmentation
• C. Pitting
• D. Ridges

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The condition shown in the image is consistent with psoriasis. One of the characteristic nail findings in psoriasis is pitting. Nail pitting appears as small depressions on the nail surface, resembling the pits on a thimble. It is caused by defective keratinization in the nail matrix, leading to these indentations. Among the options provided:

• Pterygium: Usually associated with lichen planus, not psoriasis.
• Pigmentation: Could be related to conditions like melanoma or medication effects.
• Pitting: Characteristic of psoriasis, the correct option.
• Ridges: These are more general and can be seen with aging or trauma.

Therefore, given the characteristic appearance in psoriasis, the correct nail finding specific to this condition is pitting.