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Yellow nail syndrome, also known as "primary lymphedema associated with yellow nails and pleural effusion", [1]: 849 is a very rare medical syndrome that includes pleural effusions, lymphedema (due to under development of the lymphatic vessels) and yellow dystrophic nails. [2] Approximately 40% will also have bronchiectasis.
Treatment: Managing yellow nail syndrome can include the use of corticosteroid medications, antibiotics and vitamin E supplements, the Cleveland Clinic says.
Hapalonychia, is a condition in which a toenail or fingernail (or multiple nails) nail becomes soft and thin, causing it to easily bend or break. This can result from an inherited condition, [1]: 786 malnutrition, or debility. Nails often reflect underlying systemic health and nutrition issues.
To avoid misdiagnosis as nail psoriasis, lichen planus, contact dermatitis, nail bed tumors such as melanoma, trauma, or yellow nail syndrome, laboratory confirmation may be necessary. [2] Other conditions that may appear similar to onychomycosis include: psoriasis, normal aging, green nail syndrome, yellow nail syndrome, and chronic paronychia ...
Yellow fever; Yellow nail syndrome; Yemenite deaf-blind hypopigmentation syndrome; Yersinia pestis infection; Yersiniosis. Yersinia entercolitica infection; Yersinia pseudotuberculosis infection; Yim–Ebbin syndrome; Yolk sac tumor; Yorifuji–Okuno syndrome; Yoshimura–Takeshita syndrome; Young–Hugues syndrome; Young–Madders syndrome ...
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A. Nail plate; B. lunula; C. root; D. sinus; E. matrix; F. nail bed; G. eponychium; H. free margin. Onychia is an inflammation of the nail folds (surrounding tissue of the nail plate) of the nail with formation of pus and shedding of the nail. Onychia results from the introduction of microscopic pathogens through small wounds.
Hormones and certain medications can also make pigmented bands in the nails, but be especially watchful for nail cancer symptoms, such as a brown or dark stripe that goes from the cuticle out to ...