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The same intention applies to nails. “The nail is composed of layers of dead nail cells so to a certain degree, nail peeling happens due to a lack of exfoliation,” says Dr. Stern. Using an ...
More specifically, soaking your nails in water and/or chemicals like nail polish remover, can dehydrate and compromise the nail’s health leading to peeling and splitting, explains Dr. Mraz Robinson.
Psoriatic onychodystrophy. Psoriatic onychodystrophy or psoriatic nails is a nail disease. It is common in those with psoriasis, with reported incidences varying from 10% to 78%. Elderly patients and those with psoriatic arthritis are more likely to have psoriatic nails. [1] : 781–2.
Nail–patella syndrome is a genetic disorder that results in small, poorly developed nails and kneecaps, but can also affect many other areas of the body, such as the elbows, chest, and hips. The name "nail–patella" can be very misleading because the syndrome often affects many other areas of the body, including even the production of ...
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. Some nail conditions that show signs of infection or inflammation ...
Onycholysis. Onycholysis is a common medical condition characterized by the painless detachment of the nail from the nail bed, usually starting at the tip and/or sides. [1] On the hands, it occurs particularly on the ring finger but can occur on any of the fingernails. It may also happen to toenails.
"The products are supposed to make a really good adhesion between the base coat and the actual nail, so when you peel, you're basically tearing the upper layer of the natural nail off with [the ...
In the absence of Graves' ophthalmopathy, patients may demonstrate other ophthalmic symptoms and signs due to hyperthyroidism: Dry eyes (due to loss of corneal moisture). [24] A sense of irritation, discomfort, or pain in the eyes. A tingling sensation behind the eyes or the feeling of grit or sand in the eyes.