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Koilonychia

soft spoon nails with concave shape that appears scooped out.

Onychauxis

Thickening of the nails

Onychia

Inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shedding of the natural nail.

Onychocryptosis

ingrown nails; nail grows into the sides of the tissue around the nail.