There are many types ofnail diseases.
Nail diseases can cause physical changes in how your nails look and function.
These changes can lead to feelings of self-consciousness anddepressionin severe cases.
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Many nail diseases occur as a symptom of a body-wide problem.
Getting the right treatment as early as possible can improve your results.
This article describes some of the most common nail diseases, their causes, symptoms, and treatments.
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It also explains when to seek medical care.
Nail Psoriasis
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Nail psoriasisoccurs whenpsoriasisaffects your nails.
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Causes
Nail psoriasis affects 90% of people with psoriasis at some point.
Psoriasis is a chronic condition resulting from dysfunction of theautoimmune system.
About half of all people with psoriasis have nail symptoms at their diagnosis.
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Nail psoriasis typically appears about 10 years after skin psoriasis.
It can also occur without psoriasis and may be linked to other whole-body or skin diseases.
Its association withpsoriatic arthritiscan also contribute to the functional decline that nail psoriasis causes.
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Symptoms of nail psoriasis can appear on your fingernails and toenails, though the condition affects fingernails more often.
More than one digit is typically affected.
Symptoms include:
Treatment
Contact your healthcare provider if you have psoriasis and notice changes on your fingernails.
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Keeping your nails short and protecting them from damage can help prevent the condition from worsening.
Treatment involves prescribed therapies, though achieving results is a slow process.
They can include:
Treatment for onychogryphosis depends on the cause and comorbidities.
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The affected area can become painful and inflamed.
Do not attempt to treat the ingrown nail at home.
For most people, the infection isn’t a serious problem.
Causes:
Fungal nail infections are sparked by tiny, microscopic organisms called fungi.
These organisms thrive in warm, moist environments.
Onychomycosis is difficult to treat.
The condition usually isn’t serious.
A portion of your nail may need to be removed.
The throw in of treatment you receive depends on the cause of your infection.
These changes can also affect how your nails look and function, leading to frustration and sadness.
it’s possible for you to help prevent nail disease by keeping your nails clean and groomed.
Avoid wearing tight-fitting shoes and sweaty socks that can create an ideal site for germs.
Cut your nails straight to reduce your risk of giving germs access to your nails.
An accurate diagnosis can ensure you get the right treatment as early as possible.
This can be key to finding and managing underlying diseases affecting other parts of your body.
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