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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When doctors examine patients, they often look beyond the presenting symptoms to gather additional diagnostic information. Fingernails, frequently overlooked by patients, provide physicians with ...

Fever? Cough? Loss of sense of taste and smell? These are all common symptoms of COVID-19 infection. But discolored and misshapen nails? Not so much, it seems. However, in a small number of reported ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Of 47 individuals with BAP1 tumor predisposition syndrome, 41 presented nail abnormalities. The nail ...

Thyroid hormones are crucial for regulating metabolism and maintaining the health of skin, hair, and nails. They support skin development, stimulate hair growth, regulate sebum production, and aid in ...

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 ...

You might think of your nails as merely cosmetic or practical features, good for scratching an itch or holding your favorite nail polish. But these small, seemingly simple structures actually serve as ...

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 ...