Nails
Medical Dermatology
Things that we do in our daily life are often reflected in our nails.
- Nail polish
- Nicotine from cigarette smoking
- Hair-coloring agents
- Certain infections
- Injury to the nail bed
- Some medications, including antibiotics, anti-malarial medications, and some medications used in chemotherapy
- Melanoma.
- Overzealous cleaning under the fingernails
- Nail polishes that contain hardening chemicals such as formalin
- Rough removal of artificial nails
- Ill-fitting shoes
- Overzealous attention to the cuticles
- Severe nail biting, which can expose underlying tissues to infection
- Incorrect nail-trimming technique
- Trauma (such as stubbing your toe)
- Nails that naturally curve sharply on the sides and dig into the skin
- Wearing tight shoes
Products for you to purchase from our Professional Product Collection. (We recommend our complimentary product consultation before purchasing.)
Diseases, conditions, and infections that may cause nail problems:
- Psoriasis
- Tinea (a fungal infection)
- Fungal infection
- Neglect
- Injury
- Poor circulation
- Arthritis in the toes
- Altered gait (walking) pattern
- Age-related changes
- Trauma to the nail matrix
- Fever or illness
- Eczema
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Lichen planus infection