This clinical review details how mechanical nail disorders, footwear, and foot deformities drive toenail onychodystrophy, ...

Nail disorders encompass a variety of conditions that affect the structure and function of nails, leading to discomfort and aesthetic concerns. One specific type of nail disorder is retronychia, which ...

Clinical presentation: Pitting, nonspecific onycholysis (lifting of the nail from the nail bed), hyperkeratosis (thick nails), and yellowish-brown spots under the nail plate should prompt ...

Be they bitten, picked, filed, or polished, a child's nails can generate a variety of dermatologic disorders. While fewer than 2% of visits to a pediatric dermatology clinic involve conditions ...

Let’s start with nail fungus, a disease that an average person experiences at least once in their lifetime. As you probably know, the fungus is found in our bodies. To turn into an infection, it needs ...

Diagnosing conditions of the nail can be confounding. Patients may experience delays in treatment due to challenges in diagnosis. While the nail may seem like a cosmetic concern, nail diseases can ...

The nail plate originates from the matrix that is located under the proximal nail fold. It is composed of keratin, very little water, and an even smaller amount of lipid. The proliferating epithelial ...

For more invasive disease, confirmation of onychomycosis is needed prior to initiation and to obtain insurance coverage of treatment, which is expensive. Terbinafine 250 mg daily over a period of six ...

Problematic nail conditions range from nail psoriasis (NP) to paronychia, which are commonly seen in clinical practice and result from infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic and traumatic etiologies. A ...

Our nails can reveal a wealth of information about our overall health. From ridges and discoloration to unusual shapes and textures, our nails can be a window into underlying health issues. Nail ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The use of artificial intelligence in hair and nail disorders has “unlimited” potential in terms of both ...