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Disorders
Nail patella syndrome is a genetic disorder which is characterized by skeletal and nail deformity. It usually occurs in 2
out of every 100,000 persons and is transmitted in the ABO blood type.
Other nail disorders like lunulae changes, changes in markings and color, discoloration of the nail bed, changes in growth
rate should all be looked into carefully by a physician as they signify various body disorders. Identified early, these can be
used to give you preventive medicine and treat any ailments you may have before they are out of control.
Ingrown Toenail
An ingrown toenail occurs when edges from a nail intrudes into the
surrounding skin. It most commonly occurs on the big toe as a result of
improper nail trimming or wearing shoes that are too tight. The condition
may cause pain and, redness, and can lead to infection. Trimming the
toenail straight across without tapering at the ends may help prevent
ingrown toenails. In some cases, a doctor or podiatrist may perform minor
surgery to remove part of the nail, the nail bed, and excess skin to correct
the problem.
Clubbed Nails
Clubbed nails are an exaggerated downward curvature of the nails that may
be indicative of systemic disease. Clubbing may occur in cases of cirrhosis,
cystic fibrosis, inflammatory bowel disease, congenital heart disease, and
other conditions. Some cases of clubbed nails are hereditary.
Nail-Patella Syndrome
Nail-patella syndrome. This entity, also known as hereditary osteoonychodysplasia, is a genetic disease linked to a mutation in the gene
encoding transcription factor LMX1B, mapped on the long arm of
chromosome 9 (9q34). The manifestations include fingernail dysplasia,
absent or hypoplastic patellae, the presence of posterior conical iliac horns,
and abnormalities of the radial heads. Patients are also at risk for kidney
disease and glaucoma.
Leukonychia Striata
Leukonychia striata are white streaks that appear on the nails due to
trauma, manicuring, or certain systemic diseases. Often, the cause of
leukonychia striata cannot be identified and the white streaks resolve
without treatment. Some cases of leukonychia striata are inherited.
Leukonychia Totalis
Onycholysis is a condition in which the nail separates from the nail bed. The
condition may be caused by infection or injury. The separated portion of the
nail may turn yellow, white, or green. Treatment consists of clipping off the
affected portion of the nail. It is important to keep the affected nail dry.
Gloves should be worn when washing or cleaning. Healing occurs within 2
to 3 months.
Alopecia areata can affect the nails causing pitting, splitting, and other
changes. The surface of the nail may appear rough or have lines or white
spots. Sometimes nail changes may be the first manifestation of alopecia.
One or more nails may be affected.
Melanonychia
Bitten Nail
Brittle Nail
Injuries to the nail from constant exposure to water or nail polish can cause them to
become brittle and peel off. The base of the nail could also get crushed and deform.
Fungal, bacterial, and viral infections could cause your nail to get damaged.
The diseases that can affect your nails are eating disorders, deficiency of biotin,
hypothyroidism, disease of the liver, lung or kidney, psoriasis, skin cancers, and aggressive
melanoma. Anorexia can also result in brittle nails, as cutting down on your food intake
drastically reduces the nutritional intake that your body requires to stay healthy.
Biotin which is a component of B complex enables your body metabolize amino acids
that aid in the growth of healthy nails. Biotin deficiency causes your nails to become brittle.
Getting it treated by a doctor should help, but if it is a chronic condition the brittle nails will
remain. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland is unable to produce sufficient
amounts of the thyroid hormone.
Contact with silver and arsenic could poison your nail. While certain antibiotics can
cause the nail to lift from the nail bed.
SHAPE OF NAILS
Round
This simple shape is perfect for short nails (even nail biters!),
extending only slightly past your nail bed and maintaining its natural
shape.
Square
If you want a shape other than your natural rounded one that doesn't
take a ton of effort to maintain, ask for a square shape with the tip filed
flat. You don't need much of an edge to achieve it, so it's great for
relatively short nails.
Rounded Square
This simple shape is perfect for short nails (even nail biters!), extending
only slightly past your nail bed and maintaining its natural shape.
Oval
If you have longer nails and desire a slimmer, more feminine look, try
this shape. Oval nails also make your hands look longer, so if you want
to slim the appearance of your fingers, this is a good option.
Squoval
As you probably can guess, this style combines the length of oval
nails with the contouring of square nails.
Ballerina
If you have naturally long, sturdy nails (or are willing to get fake ones)
and have the urge to try something unconventional, ask for this
shape.
Stiletto
While impractical, this nail shape is undeniably cool. But these long
talons can make day-to-day functioning a little tough. So if you want to
try it out, look for pointy press-on nails to experiment with beforehand.
Lipstick
This funky shape has a bit of a niche fan base. It could be fun for a
special event we just hope you don't wear contacts.