nail psoriasis

Nail Psoriasis: Causes, Symptoms, Therapy

Brief overview Symptoms: spotted nails, oil spots, crumbled nails, detachment of the nail (onycholysis), nail fold psoriasis Treatment: External treatment for mild form, tablets, injections or infusions for severe form (biologics, immunosuppressants and others) Causes and risk factors: Hereditary predisposition, trigger factors such as mechanical stimuli, stress or certain medications Diagnosis: Typical appearance of the … Nail Psoriasis: Causes, Symptoms, Therapy

Nail Fungus Causes and Treatment

Symptoms A nail fungus manifests as a white to yellow-brown discoloration of the nail, thickening, softening and deformation. The most common form of nail fungus is the so-called distal-lateral subungual onychomycosis, which often occurs on the big toe. In this case, the fungus grows into the nail bed at the outer end and laterally at … Nail Fungus Causes and Treatment

Psoriasis Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory, benign, and noninfectious skin disease. It manifests as symmetrical (bilateral), sharply demarcated, bright red, dry, raised plaques covered by silvery scales. Typically affected areas are the elbows, knees, and scalp. Itching, a burning sensation and pain are other symptoms, and scratching further aggravates the condition. Psoriasis can also affect … Psoriasis Causes and Treatment

Nails

Overview The nail is a cornification product of the epidermis, the uppermost layer of the skin. The curved and approximately 0.5-mm-thick nail plate of the fingernails and toenails rests on the nail bed, which is bounded laterally and proximally by the nail wall, a fold of skin. The nail bed is covered by epithelium (stratum … Nails