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Nail Conditions

Nail Conditions

Nails are made up of a protein called keratin, the same substance that makes your hair. Fingernails grow faster than toenails. Nails grow faster in the dominant hand. It helps humans to perform some activities like clutching, and climbing.

Other than external injury, nails can have some diseases due to nutrition, medication, trauma, etc. A good nail indicates a person is healthy. However, for women, more than health, nails are a social concern.

Nails protect the sensitive part of the fingers. So, it is important to maintain your nails properly. An unhealthy nail will affect your physical health, mental health, and social life. You can strengthen your nails by using nail strengtheners, which contain proteins and vitamins. Nails can be easily noticed by anyone. Sometimes people will call you out for having bad nails. People calling you out might end up beneficial for you. Sometimes, nail conditions can be a result of internal health conditions, and they should be treated right away.

For nail conditions, it is best to approach a dermatologist near you. It is not definitive that a nail condition will be a result of an internal disease, but it is a better safe than sorry situation. Not treating your nail condition might result in a grievous situation. A dermatologist can diagnose you and provide you with the best nail treatment. When over-the-counter products didn’t work for you, it is best to consult with a dermatologist.

Consulting with a dermatologist in the early stages can save you from grave dangers. Also protecting your nails is possible with some nail products advised by the dermatologist. Diseases like psoriasis and eczema can be discovered. A nail condition can also be a result of diet, stress, and health habits. It is necessary to enclose your diet details and health habits to get a proper diagnosis. Habits like smoking can result in nail discoloration. It is important for the doctor to know everything about you to diagnose you.

Nail Disorders

Nail disorders can include discoloration, change in shape, etc. An abnormality in nails can be internal health-related. Sometimes it can indicate diseases like anemia and lung disorders.

Local Nail Disorders:
  • Nail infections- Bacterial, fungal, viral, candida
  • Myxoid cyst
  • Habit-tic
  • Trauma
  • Discoloration due to drugs
Nail Disease Associated with Skin Disorders:
  • Psoriasis
  • Eczema
  • Lichen planus
  • Alopecia areata
Nail Disease Secondary to Medical Problems:
  • Clubbing (bulbous swelling of nail bed)
  • Cyanosis (bluish tinge of the nails)
  • Koilonychia (spoon-shaped nails)
  • Nail discoloration
What We Do At Derme Cure?

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