Angel Wing Deformity Angel wing deformity defines as a nail plate thinning due to lichen planus. The nails affected by angel wing deformity typically thicken, harden, and become brittle. They may appear as yellowish or brownish in color, and the curvature can be severe, causing pain and discomfort. In some cases, the nail can […]
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Oedema and How It Can Affect Foot Function When Shoes Say ‘No More’ it might not just be because your foot is changing shape, (as we age our feet tend to increase by a size or more from the loss of ligament tension and the more splayed the foot becomes meaning footwear needs to become
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Osteoporosis and the Feet As you age, your bones start absorbing calcium at a slower rate. This process can become more prevalent as we age, and the body is unable to maintain bone growth. At this point, we lose bone mass faster than our body can create bone and if this condition continues, the
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What is a Splinter Hemorrhage Nail? Splinter hemorrhages, which develop beneath the nail, appear as tiny blood spots. Tiny blood vessels (capillaries) along the nail bed are damaged and burst, which causes it to happen. The nail bed is the skin underneath the nail. They look like thin wooden splinters. Trauma is the usual reason
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What is Phlegmasia Alba and Cerulea Dolens? Phlegmasia alba dolens (PAD) and phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) are uncommon conditions that result from acute, massive venous thromboembolism. These conditions are associated with deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremity and also have high associated morbidity and mortality. Also, Phlegmasia alba dolens (PAD) and phlegmasia cerulea
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The Crown and History of Gout and 5 Common Painful Foot Conditions Are you suffering from extreme pain somewhere in your foot? Does it bother you and makes it difficult to walk? One cause of persistent foot pain is arthritis. May is Arthritis Awareness Month and we will dig deep into this so we
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Nail Clubbing: Its symptoms, causes, and treatment Nail clubbing happens when your nails appear wider, spongelike or swollen, like an upside-down spoon. Clubbed nails are frequently a sign of a medical illness that requires treatment, such as lung cancer. Symptoms of Nail Clubbing If you have nail clubbing, your nails may: Feel soft and
Your Nails And What Are They Telling Us Our nails tell us a lot about our overall health. Paying attention to anything on or around our fingernails or toenails that suddenly or gradually begin to appear different? Early intervention is key. We could ask? If nails are so important why are they not made
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What is Trachyonychia? Trachyonychia refers to rough nails, and there are two clinical variants. Opaque trachyonychia is the first type of trachyonychia. It has a nail plate that shows longitudinal ridges; the nails are opaque, unpolished, and have a “sandpapered” appearance. Shiny trachyonychia is the name of the second type. A nail plate with
What is Onychauxis? Onychauxis is the thickening or overgrowth of nails. It can occur in both the fingernails and toenails and can develop from many causes. This thickening of the nail may force the nail plate to separate from the nail bed. Though fungal nails can cause similar symptoms, onychauxis is not normally caused by a fungus. Nevertheless because it