Skin color and other factors may make the lunulae more or less visible. Because the lunula comprises the newest portion…
Small or missing lunulae usually aren't a cause for concern. They're usually just hidden underneath the cuticle or skin at…
Systemic conditions may be associated with an enlarged lunula. These include hyperthyroidism, leprosy, and scleroderma. Investigators evaluated 39 patients with…
Absent lunula can progressively develop in a person who previously had a normal-sized lunula and can be associated with various…
The lunula looks white because the epidermis is thicker beneath the matrix and it blocks the pink color from the…