Nail disease

Onycholysis is the painless removal of the nail from the nail bed, and is a common disorder. It can be a sign of skin disease or infection. This injury mainly happens to women who have long nails. The nail acts as a lever taking the nail away from the skin. Infection with bacteria and yeast start to form in the space under the nail, which causes the loose part of the nail to turn a white, yellow, or green. There is a wide range of possible causes of onycholysis. The disease can be caused by fungal infections, psoriasis, which is a skin condition that causes cells to grow too quickly, repetitive tapping, or prolonged immersion of the nails in water. Signs and symptoms include an irregular border between…

Nail & Health Disorders Kailey Burton Onychorrhexis The word onychorrhexis originates from the Greek words onycho: meaning nail, and rhexis: meaning bursting. Onychorrhexis is another term for Brittle Nails. This is a breakage causing “longitudinal ridging” that could be a result of a number of things including: Excessive amounts of strong soap and water exposure, anemia, anorexia, nail polish remover, nail polish remover etc. It is also a result of aging. Longitudinal ridging…

Paronychia Paronychia is an infection of the skin that surrounds a nail. It usually affects the skin around a fingernail but may also occur near a toenail. It often causes pain and swelling around the nail. This condition may come on suddenly or develop over a longer period. In some cases, a collection of pus (abscess) can form near or under the nail. Paronychia is usually not serious and clears up with treatment. CAUSES This condition may be caused by bacteria or fungi. It is commonly caused…

her family are very fair skinned and are prone to changing moles. The patient does not have a family history of psoriasis Physical Exam: The PA examined the patient again to note any changes in the rash. She noticed that it had spread to the back of her legs and to the upper portion of her thighs. The skin was a blotchy dark red and looked swollen. The patient had a large patch the front of her lower legs and smaller patches towards the back of her lower legs and on her lower back. The rash is…

Fingernails are capable of showing sicknesses or diseases that are happening inside the human body. The plate of the nail is made of a protein named “keratin” which is transparent and flexible but durable enough to retain a shape and protect the nail bed. Underneath the nail plate is the nail bed which is composed of two parts, the dermis and the epidermis. The purpose of the nail bed is to house the nail matrix, which grows the nail and stabilize the nail’s foundation. The nail plate and nail…

Maintaining Healthy Nails: How to Prevent Toenail Fungus Any part of your body can be disposed to fungal infection. Normally, a lot of fungi are living in and out of your body. When these fungi begin to overgrow, they can cause infection. Fungal infections usually develop gradually, so you can not readily identify if there is any abnormality in your nail by the way it looks or feels. What is Toenail Fungus? Toenail fungus is an infection which is caused by fungi that gets in through the…

What Is toenail fungus? Toenail fungus is an infection that gets in through cracks in your nail or cuts in your skin and can make your toenail change color or get thicker. While it may not seem as menacing as an ingrown toenail which pierces the soft skin of the toe, toenail fungus can also hurt. Because toes are often warm and damp, different kinds of fungi and yeast affect different parts of the nail, causing discomfort. Left untreated, an infection could spread to other toenails, skin, or…

Going to the nail salon is a great experience. But if you like that experience imagine it in your own home. That dream you have just created has been made a reality in 2010. Jamberry began when three sisters went to the nail salon and got their nails done in an expensive and slow process. This salon trip sparked the idea to make their own nails. “With over 300 nail wraps in an incredible variety of designs, you can customize, pair, and layer Jamberry nail wraps to create a look that’s all your…

Jeanese Murdock, OTAS Adaptive Equipment Paper Long Handled nail/bath brush with suction cups This personal hygiene device is used for people that have limited or no function in one hand or other upper extremity disabilities causing limited grasp or hand strength. It is used for cleaning fingernails and toenails and can also be used to wash a person’s feet. This one handed device will suction to any flat, smooth surface such as; a bath tub, shower stall, bedside table, or bathroom sink or…

“Is it your right foot again?” Iris Wilde straightened her leg and rolled the ankle. Her narrow beige shoes were fashionable thirty years earlier, and they were good quality. She had believed in buying the best back then, and time had proved her right. Her cream leather handbag rested on the other patient chair. Old-fashioned galoshes rested on the floor underneath, and a long black wool coat with a mink collar was draped carefully on top. If Dr. Hahn hadn’t directed her to provide the woman…