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Nail Diseases
Nail Diseases
Nail Diseases
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Rizalyn s. polles
CAUSES
People living with psoriasis may develop
symptoms. It occurs when psoriasis
affects the skin of the nail bed or near the
nail beds.
SYMPTOMS
Potential symptoms include:
crumbling nails.
pitting.
changes in color to yellow or
brown.
a build-up of skin under the nails.
blood under the nails.
the nail separates from the bed.
TREATMENTS
People should talk to their doctor if they
live with psoriasis and notice symptoms
on their fingernails. Treatments may
include:
CAUSES
Common causes of brittle nails are repeatedly
wetting and drying the nails. Though less
common, other causes may include iron
deficiency or underlying illness.
SYMTOMS
The most common symptom is that the nails
break easily. The American Osteopathic College of
Dermatology state people can often tell if the
cause is internal, as the condition affects both
fingernails and toenails. If there is an external
cause, symptoms will typically only affect the
fingernails.
TREATMENTS
The most common remedy is for people to use
moisturizer, and keep the nails protected from
chemicals and repeated exposure to water.
ONYCHOGRYPHOSIS
Onychogryphosis is a condition where the nail
3. Onychogryphosis becomes overgrown and thick, often affecting the
big toe. It can cause one portion of the nail to grow
longer than the other part.
CAUSES
Potential causes of onychogryphosis include:
genetics
injury
circulation issues
psoriasis
ichthyosis
SYMTOMS
When a person has onychogryphosis, the nail grows
very thick. In other cases, a portion of the nail may
grow larger than the other part. The growth can
resemble a ram’s horn, so people often refer to it as
Ram’s horn nails.
TREATMENTS
A person will likely need to see a podiatrist or
dermatologist, to help cut the nail. They may be able
to show the person how to do this at home. People
may need several trips to the doctor to
cut it back and let it regrow. The only
permanent treatment is the removal of
the nail bed.
INGROWN TOENAILS
An ingrown toenail can cause pain and
swelling, and in some cases, they can become
infected.
4. INGROWN TOENAILS
CAUSES
According to the American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons, genetics may play a
role in the development of ingrown toenails.
Also, there are other potential causes,
including:
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms can include:
TREATMENTS
Treatments may include:
surgery
soaking the nail in warm water 3 to 4
times each day
wearing comfortable shoes
keeping the foot dry
taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen for
pain
5. FUNGAL NAIL FUNGAL INFECTIONS
Nail fungal infections are a
common condition that causes
the nails to become thick,
discolored, and easier to break.
Nail fungus is more
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toes than fingers.
CAUSES
Several different types of molds
and fungus can affect nails. They
grow when a crack or break traps
fungi between the nail and the
nail bed.
CAUSES
The most common cause is from local
injury to the nail. Other triggers
include:
excessive filing
exposure to chemicals
TREATMENTS
allergic contact dermatitis
Management varies based on the exact cause of submersion in water
the onycholysis. Some potential treatments
could include: Psoriasis, fungal infections, and
reactions to certain medications are
also common causes.
treating psoriasis with oral or other
medications
treating iron deficiency
oral antifungal treatments SYMPTOMS
Prevention is also important. Harvard Health The main symptom of onycholysis is
Publishing recommend people take the following
steps:
the separation of the nail from the
nail bed. This can result in
discoloration of the nail, turning it
keeping their nails trimmed green, yellow, or opaque. It can also
using rubber gloves when submerging
cause additional skin tissue under the
hands in water for long periods
avoiding harsh chemicals nail, nail pitting, nail thickening, or
treating underlying conditions bending of the nail edges.
PARONYCHIA
7. PARONYCHIA Paronychia (nail infection) usually results from bacteria.
Bacteria get into the skin through cuts in the cuticle and the
nail fold (the skin around the nail). Most nail infections get
better with antibiotics. Paronychia doesn’t usually cause
serious health problems. In some cases, the infection lasts a
long time or comes back after treatment.
CAUSES
SYMPTOMS
TREATMENTS swelling
Treatments vary based on the cause of the pain
paronychia. For acute cases, the options may redness
consist of: fever and gland pain in severe cases
yellow pus
SYMPTOMS
The primary symptom of a SPLINTER
HEMORRHAGES is a small amount of
bleeding underneath a nail. You may notice
a dark red or brown line along your nail
groove. The dark streak closely resembles a
splinter. A splinter hemorrhage doesn't
usually cause physical pain.
TREATMENT
There’s no treatment is necessary for
splinter hemorrhages caused by trauma.
Depending on the severity of the injury, the
hemorrhage may clear up within a couple
of days or slowly disappear as your nail
grows out. Because nails grow at a slow
pace, it may take several months for the
splinter-like mark to completely disappear.
EGGSHELL NAILS
2. EGGSHELL A condition in which the nail plate is soft and
semitransparent, bends easily, and splits at the
end. The condition is associated with arthritis,
peripheral neuritis, leprosy, and hemiplegia.
SYMPTOMS
Is a condition that can affect the nails is
hapalonychia, sometimes called “eggshell nails.”
Hapalonychia causes your nails to be soft and thin.
Nails affected by this condition tend to bend or
break more easily than healthy nails, and often
split or flake at the end. They may also take on a
bluish tint.
TREATMENT
SYMPTOMS
The condition of Beau’s lines arises when the growth of
the nail is restricted at the nail matrix, which is the
juncture at which the nail surfaces from the skin in
fingers. They appear as noticeable horizontal lines, at
times with a slight yellow discolouration like in fungal
nail infections.
Beau’s lines also trigger soreness and pain in certain
instances at the fingertips, from discomfort due to the
abnormally-shaped nails. Beau’s lines can also arise in
the toenails.
TREATMENT
CAUSES
Dryness of cuticle, cutting off too much cuticle, or
carelessness in removing cuticle.
SYMPTOMS
redness.
swelling.
tenderness or pain.
a warm feeling.
a pus-filled blister in the affected area.
TREATMENT
Advise client in proper nail care ; recommend
regular hot oil manicures.
LEUKONYCHIA SPOTS
5. LEUKONYCHIA SPOTS White spots, also called leukonychia, can have
a variety of causes, including damage to your
nail plate, certain medications, or a fungal
infection. You may have white spots on your
nails if you have a fungal infection or a mineral
deficiency.
CAUCES
heart disease.
kidney failure.
pneumonia.
iron deficiency (anemia)
liver cirrhosis.
diabetes.
hyperthyroidism.
SYMPTOMS
Dry skin.
Brittle nails.
Muscle cramps.
Coarse hair.
Memory loss.
TREATMENT
If the Leukonychia is caused by a fungal
infection then the use of an antifungal
medication, topically or orally can be used to
treat it. Leukonychia can also be buffed away
with use of topical antifungal or nail solution.
MELANONYCHIA
CAUSES
Melanonychia can be caused by inflammatory skin diseases
that affect your nails. It can also be caused by inflammation
due to friction from shoes and biting your nails. Poor
nutrition. Malnutrition can cause melanonychia, especially
a lack of protein, vitamin D, or vitamin B12.
SYMPTOMS
TREATMENT