Lesions that may resemble Beau’s lines, insofar as they, too, are transversal indentations (no pun
intended), although, more commonly, they present as absence of the free nail edge, produced by nervous
biting and chewing. They are an important clue to underlying psychosocial pathology.
intended), although, more commonly, they present as absence of the free nail edge, produced by nervous
biting and chewing. They are an important clue to underlying psychosocial pathology.