​Dermatology - Splinter Hemorrhages

​Dermatology - Splinter Hemorrhages 

Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and moderate trauma are the most prevalent causes of distal splinter hemorrhages, occurring in up to 20% of the normal population. Trauma, sideropenic anemia, bacterial endocarditis, trichinosis, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, and altitude sickness are the causes of proximal splinter hemorrhages.

Little linear structures, typically 2-3 mm in length, are positioned along the nail's long axis. When they first form, they are plum in color; after 1-2 days, they deepen to brown or black. With nail growth, local and distant splinter hemorrhages occur.Finding the root cause is the aim of diagnostics.

Determine the underlying illness and treat it.