Condition Lookup
Sub-Category:
Other Nail Conditions
Number of Conditions: 3
Ingrown Toenails
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Nail Disorders
Sub-category: Other Nail Conditions
Symptoms:
pain and redness at the nail edge; swelling and inflammation; pus drainage in severe cases
Root Cause:
Nail grows into the surrounding skin, causing irritation or infection.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination.
Treatment:
Nail trimming, topical antibiotics, or surgical intervention in severe cases.
Medications:
Topical or oral antibiotics – for infected cases.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Improper nail trimming, tight shoes, or trauma.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Excellent with treatment; recurrence is possible.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Infection; Chronic pain
Leukonychia (White Spots)
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Nail Disorders
Sub-category: Other Nail Conditions
Symptoms:
white spots or streaks on nails
Root Cause:
Minor trauma to the nail matrix; rarely associated with systemic conditions.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination.
Treatment:
None required; resolves with nail growth.
Medications:
Not applicable.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Nail trauma, manicures.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Excellent.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Cosmetic concerns
Onycholysis
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Nail Disorders
Sub-category: Other Nail Conditions
Symptoms:
painless separation of the nail from the nail bed; white or yellow discoloration at the distal nail
Root Cause:
Trauma, fungal infection, or systemic conditions like psoriasis or thyroid disease.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination; fungal culture if infection is suspected.
Treatment:
Treat underlying cause; avoid trauma to nails.
Medications:
Topical antifungals – if fungal infection is present.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Trauma, fungal infections, psoriasis, or thyroid disease.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Good; resolves with treatment of underlying cause.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Secondary infection; Persistent nail deformity