Systemic conditions may be associated with an enlarged lunula. These include hyperthyroidism, leprosy, and scleroderma. Investigators evaluated 39 patients with connective tissue diseases including dermatomyositis, scleroderma, Sjogren's syndrome, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
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