Home :: Hand and Foot Care :: Nail Disorders :: Onycholysis Onycholysis Cause, Symptoms, Treatment, Cure, Medications
Onycholysis (distal nail plate separation) is caused by psoriasis, hyperthyroidism, following trauma and, rarely, a photosensitive reaction to drugs such as tetracyclines. A nail separates from the nail bed at its distal end with the formation of a free space but may still be attached at its root. It may be complete or partail. Symptoms and signs of OnycholysisSome of the common symptoms of Onycholysis are as follows:
Causes of OnycholysisTreatment, Cure and Medication of Onycholysis :Onycholysis is difficult to cure, may affect the nail appearance permanently, and even have side effects if the doctor prescribes medicines to treat fungal infections. Affected person with Onycholysis follow some of the preventive measures like - do not wear shoes that squeeze the toes together, and always cut the nails straight across along the top, clip the affected portion of the nail, and keep the nails short to ensure they endure repeated trauma from tapping everyday and also avoid exposure to contact irritants such as nail enamel and enamel remover or solvents and detergents.
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