Koilonychia

What is Koilonychia?

Also known as spoon nails, is a nail disease that can be a sign of hypochromic anemia. It refers to abnormally thin nails which have lost their convexity, becoming flat or even concave in shape.


Cause

It can be due to iron-deficiency anemia.


Management

Consuming enough iron in the diet will help prevent unwanted nail changes


Treatment

Consider daily intake of iron supplements