Koilonychia is relatively more frequent in children and usually resolves with aging.
When in doubt the diagnosis can be confirmed by keeping a drop of water on the nail. If the drop falls off koilonychia is unlikely.
Common causes include:
Iron deficiency anemia
Diabetes mellitus
Protein malnutrition
SLE
Raynaud's disease and phenomena
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