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2. Onychotillomania - Wikipedia

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   Onychotillomania is a compulsive behavior in which a person picks constantly at the nails or tries to tear them off. [1] It is not the same as onychophagia, where the nails are bitten or chewed, or dermatillomania, where skin is bitten or scratched.

3. 6 things your nails could tell you about your health - AOL

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   Pale white nails If your fingernail beds are looking a little ghostly, you may have anemia due to low levels of iron. This could lead to low levels of oxygen, which causes the skin and tissues to ...

4. If You Have Nail Ridges, You May Need to See a Doctor ASAP - AOL

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   Causes of vertical ridges in nails “Just as your skin starts to show age-related changes such as thinning and sagging, nails also show signs of aging,” says Dr. Kim. “Longitudinal ridging of ...

5. Koilonychia - Wikipedia

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   Koilonychia, also known as spoon nails, [1]: 782 is a nail disease that can be a sign of hypochromic anemia, especially iron-deficiency anemia. [2]: 656 [3] It refers to abnormally thin nails (usually of the hand) which have lost their convexity, becoming flat or even concave in shape. In a sense, koilonychia is the opposite of nail clubbing ...

6. 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.

7. I’m a dermatologist — this is the one nail sign you should ...

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   Dermatologist Lindsey Zubritsky is “begging” her 1.4 million TikTok followers to check their nails for a vertical line, which could indicate a subungual melanoma, a rare, but serious skin cancer.

8. Ectodermal dysplasia - Wikipedia

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   In cases where nails are severely affected, protective measures and nail care routines, including trimming and filing, are advised to minimize discomfort and reduce the risk of nail damage. [1] Some patients may benefit from specialized dermatologic treatments tailored to their skin’s unique needs, especially when hyperkeratosis or ...

9. The hidden dangers of acrylic nails and why you might ... - AOL

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   Pay close attention to how strong and think your nails are. Extremely thin nails may not be the best for acrylics. 4. It might be hard to spot, but infection below the nail bed can become all too ...