Nail diseases Nail diseases Onychocryptosis, commonly known as ingrown nails (unguis incarnatus), is a common form of nail disease. It is a painful condition in which the nail grows or cuts into one or both sides of the nail bed. While ingrown nails can occur in both the nails of the hand and feet, they occur most commonly with toenails. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ingrown nail"
Leukonychia is a medical term for white spots appearing on nails. ...more on Wikipedia about "Leukonychia"
Mee's lines are horizontal lines of discoloration which occur on the finger and toe nails after an episode of poisoning with arsenic or thallium. They are typically white bands traversing the width of the nail. With growth of the nail, they are displaced upward on the nail and eventually disappear when trimmed. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mee's lines"
Nail diseases are in a separate category from diseases of the skin. Although nails are a skin appendage, they have their own signs and symptoms which may relate to other medical conditions. Nail conditions that show signs of infection or inflammation require medical assistance and cannot be treated at a beauty parlor. Deformity or disease of the nails may be referred to as onychosis. ...more on Wikipedia about "Nail disease"
Onychogryposis, also called "ram's-horn nail", is a thickening and increase in curvature of the nail. It is usually the result of injury to the matrix. It may be partially hereditary and can also occur as a result of long-term neglect. It is most commonly seen in the great toe but may be seen in other toes as well as the fingernails. An affected nail has many grooves and ridges, is brownish in color, and grows more quickly on one side than on the other. The thick curved nail is difficult to cut, and often remains untrimmed, exacerbating the problem. ...more on Wikipedia about "Onychogryposis"
Onychomycosis means fungal infection of the nails. This condition may affect toe- or fingernails, but toenail infections are particularly common. The prevalence of onychomycosis is about 6-8% in the adult population. The most common type of onychomycosis, caused by dermatophytes, is technically known as tinea unguium ( tinea of the nails). ...more on Wikipedia about "Onychomycosis"
A subungual hematoma is a collection of blood ( hematoma) underneath a toenail or fingernail which often results from a traumatic injury such as slamming a finger in a door. A laceration of the nail bed causes bleeding into the constricted area underneath the hard nail plate. Because the blood disrupts the connections between the nail bed and nail plate, throbbing pain is common. The nail develops a black discoloration overlying the laceration. ...more on Wikipedia about "Subungual hematoma" http://www.shortopedia.com, the smart choice.
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