2007
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2007.03232.x
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Melanonychia striata in Chinese children and adults

Abstract: Melanonychia striata is uncommon in Chinese individuals, especially in those aged under 20 years. The male to female ratio is approximately equal. The thumbs are most frequently affected and the condition is often bilateral.

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“…1,2 In east-Asian people, it is estimated that it affects 10% to 20% of the population. 2,19 Among north-American blacks, 77% of those around 20 years of age may be affected and approximately everyone around 50 years. 1 In children, melanonychia is not common, even in skin Types IV, V, and VI.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…1,2 In east-Asian people, it is estimated that it affects 10% to 20% of the population. 2,19 Among north-American blacks, 77% of those around 20 years of age may be affected and approximately everyone around 50 years. 1 In children, melanonychia is not common, even in skin Types IV, V, and VI.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…One recent report from France indicated a prevalence of 1.4% with a peak between 56 and 65 years of age . Another report regarding a Chinese population living in Canada showed a prevalence of 0.8% with a peak at age 50 years and over …”
Section: Clinical Features Of Melanonychiamentioning
confidence: 96%
“…It is frequently seen in the African-American population, with an estimated 100% of the black patients over 50 years of age having melanonychia [17]. In a report on Chinese patients with LM, there was an increasing prevalence with age, peaking at 1.7% in subjects older than 30 [18]. A previous report on LM in a white population showed a prevalence of 1.4% [19].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%