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  2. Green nail syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Green nail syndrome is an infection that can develop in individuals whose hands are frequently submerged in water resulting in discolouration of the nails from shades of green to black. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] It may also occur as transverse green stripes that are ascribed to intermittent episodes of infection. [ 3 ]

  3. Onycholysis - Wikipedia

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    Cleaning under the nail is not recommended as this only serves to separate the nail further. Bandages are also to be avoided. [11] When kept dry and away from further trauma, the nail will reattach from the base upward (i.e., from proximal to distal). The aim of treatment is also to eliminate onychomycosis that is a major cause of onycholysis.

  4. Two feet-one hand syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Two feet-one hand syndrome (TFOHS), is a long-term fungal condition where athlete's foot or fungal toe nail infections in both feet is associated with tinea manuum in one hand. [ 3 ] [ 7 ] Often the feet are affected for several years before symptoms of a diffuse scaling rash on the palm of one hand appear, which is when most affected people ...

  5. What Dermatologists Want You to Know About White Spots on ...

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    Tests to diagnose white spots on nails Nail scraping. Your doctor may scrape your nails to rule out a superficial fungal infection, which Dr. Lal says is “quick, effective, and easy” to ...

  6. Here's what those white marks on your nails say about ... - AOL

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    It may form for different, and sometimes dangerous, reasons.

  7. Here’s Why Your Nails Keep Peeling and Flaking—and ... - AOL

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    2. You buffed your nails too much. Just as moisture-laden nails can be prone to peeling and splitting, so can nails that are dried out from too much buffing, according to Dr. Peters.

  8. Nail disease - Wikipedia

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    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.

  9. Onychoschizia - Wikipedia

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    Manicures, nail polish and remover, nail biting, and repeated trauma such as typing, can contribute to nail splitting. [1] Dehydration likely plays a role. [3] Nutritional deficiencies that can result in nail splitting include iron, selenium, and zinc. [1] Some skin diseases such as psoriasis and lichen planus may feature such nails. [3]