Hi,

I am vaguely familiar with the problem, having had an onset after suffering with a Staph infection after knee surgery.

I was informed at the time that the disfigurement was caused by trauma and would disappear when the nails grew and were cut.

There does not seem to be a connection to D/C unless the trauma may have exacerbated your Dupuytren's condition?

I have DD in one finger in each hand. I see no nail problems in either DD finger. The nails of the DD fingers look the same as any of my other fingers.

I have not noticed any particular curving of nails, but I would say that I have had little white spots on my nails at various points in my life. I believe this may be a zinc deficiency, though I am no expert. However, having been a keen taker of vitamin supplements, I cannot help but wonder if these have had a detrimental effect in some way. It is hard to know what to do for the best... Any comments anyone?