The Prevalence of Splinter Haemorrhages

Overview

Journal Br J Dermatol

Publisher Oxford University Press

Specialty Dermatology

Date 1980 Aug 1

PMID 7426414

Citations 3

Authors

B E Monk

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Abstract

A study was undertaken to determine the prevalence and distribution of subungual splinter haemorrhages in healthy individuals. They were found commonly in both sexes, though significantly more frequently in males. Where present in females, they were confined to a single digit.

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