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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Onychomycosis, or fungal infection of the nail, most often affects the toenails. Infected nails usually have a thick, yellow appearance and can become coarse and brittle (see Figure 4). When caused by ...

NEW YORK — At the Skin of Color Update 2024 meeting, a speaker discussed how to diagnose and treat nail psoriasis and nail lichen planus in patients with skin of color. Held at the beginning of ...

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 ...

Your nails are more than just a cosmetic, they can signify certain significant hints in regard to your overall well-being. Differences in shape, colour or texture may suggest fungal infections, ...

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 ...