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2. Paronychia - Wikipedia

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   Paronychia is an inflammation of the skin around the nail, which can occur suddenly (acute), when it is usually due to the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, or gradually (chronic) when it is commonly caused by Candida albicans. [2] The term is from Greek: παρωνυχία from para, "around", onyx, "nail" and the noun suffix -ia. [7] [8]

3. Post-maturity syndrome - Wikipedia

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   The syndrome also causes fetal problems like dry peeling skin, overgrown nails, abundant scalp hair, visible creases on palms and soles, absence of vernix caseosa, loss of subcutaneous fat, and green or yellow skin colour due to meconium staining.

4. Angular cheilitis - Wikipedia

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   The term "cheilocandidiasis" describes exfoliative (flaking) lesions of the lips and the skin around the lips, and is caused by a superficial candidal infection due to chronic lip licking. [14] Less severe cases occur during cold, dry weather, and is a form of chapped lips. Individuals may lick their lips in an attempt to provide a temporary ...

5. If Your Nails Are Peeling, It Could Mean You Have This ... - AOL

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   How To Prevent Peeling Nails. Peeling nails aren’t always avoidable, but a high-protein diet and collagen can help prevent the issue, says Dr. Kamangar. Chicken, fish, turkey, tofu, beef bone ...

6. Dyshidrosis - Wikipedia

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   Treatment is generally made with steroid cream, [20] although this can be dangerous in the long term due to the side effect of thinning of the skin, which is particularly troublesome in the context of hand dyshidrosis due to the amount of toxins and bacteria the hands typically come in contact with. [8]

7. Keratolysis exfoliativa - Wikipedia

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   Keratolysis exfoliativa (also known as"lamellar dyshidrosis", [1] "recurrent focal palmar peeling", [2] "recurrent palmar peeling" [1]: 212 [2]) is a sometimes harmless, sometimes painful skin condition that can affect the focal surface of the fingers and/or the palm or soles of the feet.

8. Onychomycosis - Wikipedia

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   As the infection progresses the nail can become brittle, with pieces breaking off or coming away from the toe or finger completely. If left untreated, the skin underneath and around the nail can become inflamed and painful. There may also be white or yellow patches on the nailbed or scaly skin next to the nail, [7] and a foul smell. [8]

9. 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.