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Onychauxis presents with thickened nails without deformity, and this simple thickening may be the result of trauma, acromegaly, Darier's disease, psoriasis, or pityriasis rubra pilaris, or, in some cases, hereditary. [1]: 783 [2] It may appear as loss of nail palate translucency, discoloration, and subungual hyperkeratosis.
A nail disease or onychosis is a disease or deformity of the nail.Although the nail is a structure produced by the skin and is a skin appendage, nail diseases have a distinct classification as they have their own signs and symptoms which may relate to other medical conditions.
Treatment of mild-moderate infections should last 1–2 weeks and typically requires oral antibiotics that cover staphylococci and streptococci. [4] Severe infections typically require IV antibiotics that cover more pathogens, such as gram positive organisms, gram negative organisms, and obligate anaerobes to allow for better treatment outcomes ...
You’ve probably heard that the health of your nails can clue you into the health of your whole body. But that’s not the only reason to keep your nails in top condition.
These hydrocolloid patches absorb moisture and create a moist environment that allows the wound to heal quickly. You can also use these pads on blister-prone areas to prevent them from forming.
Apples. The original source of sweetness for many of the early settlers in the United States, the sugar from an apple comes with a healthy dose of fiber.
Diabetic foot ulcer is a breakdown of the skin and sometimes deeper tissues of the foot that leads to sore formation. It is thought to occur due to abnormal pressure or mechanical stress chronically applied to the foot, usually with concomitant predisposing conditions such as peripheral sensory neuropathy, peripheral motor neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy or peripheral arterial disease. [1]
Bumping of an affected toe can cause pain as the nail's surrounding tissue is punctured further. Ingrown nails can become easily infected unless care is taken early to treat the condition. Signs of infection include redness and swelling of the area around the nail, drainage of pus, and watery discharge tinged with blood. The main symptom is ...