The distal edge of the matrix is called the lunula; it produces the ventral surface of the nail plate (see Figure 1). Located under the nail plate is the nail bed. The nail bed comprises a thin ...

Enthesitis can also occur with another common symptom of PsA, dactylitis. This is a painful inflammation of a finger or a toe. Enthesitis can cause long-lasting (chronic) inflammation, which can ...

These issues are more common in adults, especially those with bunions, arthritis, or past foot injuries. Dactylitis: Swelling in the fingers or toes that creates a sausage-like appearance is known as ...

It is nonpruritic and minimally painful. This distal digital dactylitis is characterized by the lack of a cuticle along with erythematous swelling of the proximal and lateral nail folds.

Subdistal appendages (sDAPs) are centriolar elements that are observed proximal to the distal appendages (DAPs) in vertebrates. Despite the obvious presence of sDAPs, structural and functional ...