What Are Nail Disorders?

Nails are an important part of our anatomy. They can be windows to our internal health as their appearance can be altered by medical conditions such as anemia, kidney disease and psoriasis. Nails are subject to the environment, e.g. such as cold, humidity and trauma.

CAUSES

Nail abnormalities are important to dermatologists, especially because they can give us clues as to what other medical problems a patient may have.

Psoriasis, fungal disease, thyroid disease, trauma, drug reactions, local allergies can cause nail separation to occur.

RISK FACTORS

Antibiotics, such as tetracycline or sulfa, can cause nail changes. Tetracycline can cause pigment of the nails and nail bed separation, especially with sun exposure. Sulfa drugs can cause a white discoloration of the nail. Chemotherapy can also cause nail color change and sensitivity.

Treatment

Depending on the nature of the nail disorder, we sometimes will need to do a partial nail removal or remove the entire nail plate in order for the nail to regrow. Corticosteroid injections can also be helpful to reduce swelling. it may be important to see a rheumatologist or to have an orthopedic evaluation, to make sure there is no underlying structural anomaly that is leading to the ingrowth of the nail plate.

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