Koilonychia Soft nails with a spoon-shaped dent are known as koilonychia. These “spoon nails” often develop gradually. Nails that are flattened are frequently the first sign of koilonychia. Finally, an indentation appears. On your nail bed, the indentation is deep enough to accommodate a drop of water. Koilonychia typically develops as a result of […]
What is Brachyonychia? The term “racquet nail,” or “brachyonychia,” describes a short nail in which its width is greater than its length. The nail may also have prominent ridges, pigmentation, and an underlying shortened distal phalanx. Racquet nails can show up on any finger or toe, although they typically arise on one or both
Onychophagia The medical term for nail biting is onychophagia. It is a typical stress- or anxiety-related habit in both kids and adults. It involves biting off the either the finger or toe nail plate, and sometimes the soft tissues of the nail bed and the cuticle as well. Onychophagia is a type of ‘onychotillomania’, which includes the habit
Toe and Foot Stress: It’s the month of June and we are now halfway through the year Summer is here again and we have some top tips at the end about lurking verrucae and how to avoid them. Of late it has become more apparent and we have noted an increased prevalence in people
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Preventing Verrucae This Summer Verrucae can be so annoying most especially when we are having our vacation trips… Now let us learn more about this condition. What is a verrucae? Verrucae, also known as warts, are caused by a viral infection known as Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). They are found usually over certain areas
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Organic Fruits & Veggies and the Feet Organic fruits and vegetables provide a wide range of health advantages for our overall well-being, including potential benefits for our feet. The health of our feet is indirectly supported by eating a diet high in organic fruits and vegetables. We are highly suggesting to avoid non-organic fruits
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Interdigital Psoriasis of the Feet Interdigital psoriasis (‘white psoriasis’ or ‘psoriasis alba’) is a distinct but atypical form of psoriasis. It is often missed as it is commonly mistaken for interdigital fungal infection. Interdigital psoriasis, intertriginous psoriasis, or toe web psoriasis are the terms for a psoriasis that affects the skin folds between the
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Spring Bank Holiday and the Developing Risk of an Achilles Tendinopathy With the last of the bank holidays this month we can hopefully take time out for ourselves to relax, explore new things or perhaps even go for long walks in nature with the hot weather soon to be arriving now is the time
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Cutaneous Larva Migrans Hookworm larvae, which typically infest cats, dogs, and other animals, are the source of the parasitic skin ailment known as cutaneous larva migrans. By stepping barefoot on sandy beaches or coming into contact with damp, soft soil that has been tainted with animal feces, humans can then become infected with the
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Terry’s Nails Terry’s nails are a nail disorder wherein over ⅔ of the nail bed appears white except for a red or pink strip at the nail tip and the lunula may or may not be present. Scientifically, Terry’s nails are a type of apparent leukonychia. Although this condition usually affects all the nails