Onychogryphosis - Symptoms, Causes and Treatment of Onychogryphosis

Onychogryphosis is a deformation of the claw. It appears to be elongated and distorted. Onychogryphosis may also occur in patients suffering from psoriasis, ichthyosis hystrix and other epidermal dysplasias.

Onychogryphosis and perionyxis can be observed in canine pemphigus foliaceus, particularly in severe forms of the disease. The thickening of a nail, which is common in older people, may be caused by several factors, including injury (such as that caused by ill-fitting shoes), infection, poor blood supply, diabetes, or inadequate intake of nutrients. Severe deformation of the nails, most often involving the nails of the great toes. The involved nail becomes greatly thickened and curved, presenting a claw-like shape.

Onychogryphosis may be due to trauma and permanent shoe pressure. Anomalies of foot position have a promoting effect.

Idiopathic onychogryphosis is observed in dogs. It usually affects one digit. Diagnosis is made by the elimination of other possible causes. Regular removal of the nail affected is advisable. One of the most important elements to succeed eradicating the Onychogryphosis is patience. Some treatments last for at least 3 months but often take even longer to work because it can take up to 18 months for a nail to be replaced completely by a new one. Necessary waiting time before the patient can see any result.

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