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This often happens in association with changes to the nails such as small depressions in the nail (pitting), thickening of the nails, and detachment of the nail from the nailbed. [3] Skin changes consistent with psoriasis (e.g., red , scaly, and itchy plaques) frequently occur before the onset of psoriatic arthritis but psoriatic arthritis can ...
Psoriatic nails are characterized by a translucent discolouration in the nail bed that resembles a drop of oil beneath the nail plate. [2] Early signs that may accompany the "oil drop" include thickening of the lateral edges of the nail bed with or without resultant flattening or concavity of the nail; separation of the nail from the underlying nail bed, often in thin streaks from the tip-edge ...
Psoriasis of a fingernail, with visible pitting Effect of psoriasis on the toenails. Psoriasis can affect the nails and produces a variety of changes in the appearance of fingers and toenails. Nail psoriasis occurs in 40–45% of people with psoriasis affecting the skin, and has a lifetime incidence of 80–90% in those with psoriatic arthritis ...
Systemic lupus erythematosus – a connective tissue disorder involving mainly the skin, joints and kidneys. Rheumatoid arthritis – an inflammatory disease which mainly attacks the joints. But can also affect a person's skin, eyes, lungs and mouth. Atherosclerosis – a hardening of the arteries. Sickle cell disease – an inherited blood ...
Onychomycosis. Onychomycosis, also known as tinea unguium, [ 4 ] is a fungal infection of the nail. [ 2 ] Symptoms may include white or yellow nail discoloration, thickening of the nail, and separation of the nail from the nail bed. [ 2 ] Fingernails may be affected, but it is more common for toenails. [ 3 ]
Pitted keratolysis. Pitted keratolysis (also known as keratolysis plantare sulcatum, [1] keratoma plantare sulcatum, [1] and ringed keratolysis[1]) is a bacterial skin infection of the foot. [2] The infection is characterized by craterlike pits on the sole of the feet and toes, particularly weight-bearing areas.
Leukonychia. Other names. White nails or Milk spots[ 1 ] Specialty. Dermatology. Leukonychia (or leuconychia) is a medical term for white discoloration appearing on nails. [ 2 ] It is derived from the Greek words leuko 'white' and onyx 'nail'. The most common cause is injury to the base of the nail (the matrix) where the nail is formed.
Onychoschizia, also known as nail splitting and brittle nails, is a splitting of the free-edged tip of the nail. [1] There is also often a longitudinal split in addition to the separation of keratin layers.