What is Onychoschizia? Learn more about this condition Onychoschizia (also known as onychoschisis, lamellar dystrophy, and peeling of nails) is characterized by horizontal splits within the nail plate due to loss of intracellular adhesion. It is a nail condition more common among women. Split nails are common. They can affect both fingernails and toenails and […]
Learn more about Yellow Nail Syndrome Yellow nail syndrome is a rare disorder of the nail which results to swelling of parts of the body caused by blockage or damage to the drainage of the lymphatic system. Yellow nails syndrome is characterised by the triad of yellow thickened nails, lymphoedema and respiratory manifestations. They are
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What is Keratoderma Climactericum? Learn more about this condition Keratoderma climactericum another term is Haxthausen disease. Keratoderma climactericum refers to the form that occurs during the menopausal period. There are many forms of keratoderma which is the term given to the development of harmless skin thickening on the soles, particularly the heels. Acquired keratoderma
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Learn more about Reactive Arthritis or formerly known as Reiter’s Syndrome Reactive arthritis, formerly called Reiter’s syndrome, is a type of arthritis that occurs as a ‘reaction’ to a bacterial infection in another part of your body., particularly a bowel or genital tract infection. Normally when you have an infection, your immune system steps
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Learn more about the effects of Diabetes on our feet and how to take care of them Foot care is particularly important if you have diabetes. Foot problems are a common complication of this condition. Your feet can be affected in two ways. Blood supply may be affected, resulting in slower healing. You may
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What is a Leukonychia? Learn more about this condition Non uniform white spots or lines on the nail are called leukonychia. They are usually the result of a minor trauma and are harmless in healthy individuals. Sometimes this condition is associated with poor health or nutritional deficiencies. Types of Leukonychia This condition is classified
What is Onychorrhexis? Learn more about this condition Onychorrhexis is longitudinal ridging of the nail plate. Instead of a relatively smooth fingernail, a person with onychorrexis will have grooves or ridges in their nails. Some people may have this condition on only one nail while others will have it on all nails. Onychorrexis isn’t usually cause
What is Nail Psoriasis? Its Symptoms and Causes Nail psoriasis, also known as psoriatic nail dystrophy, is due to psoriasis involving the nail matrix or nail bed, resulting in specific and non-specific clinical changes in the nail. It normally affects several digits (fingers and toes) and is more common on the fingernails than the toenails. Pain and tenderness
Learn more about Median Canaliform Nail Dystrophy Median canaliform nail dystrophy is a clinically characteristic change in the nail plate presenting as a midline longitudinal furrow or split ⚡️ and also transverse ridges angled backwards in a fir-tree pattern. It can affect all age groups, including children. Familial cases have been reported. It affects men and women equally. Causes
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Learn more about Glomus Tumour and Digital Myxoid Pseudocyst Glomus Tumour A glomus tumour is a nodule that arises from glomus cells in the arterial portion of the glomus body, or the Sucquet-Hoyer canal. This is a rare benign (non-cancerous) growth often under the fingernail or fingertip pulp and can involve bone. The tumour is usually found
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