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There are a number of toenail abnormalities that can cause anything from pain to a change in a toenail’s appearance. Your toenails serve a purpose, which is to protect your toes. They’re made from keratin, which is the same protein that makes up your skin, hair, and fingernails. It’s keratin that makes them tough and resilient to daily wear and tear. You may first notice a white or yellow spot under the tip of a toenail. We should discuss it in detail since it requires early treatment to avoid a...more
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Ingrown toenails have become a common trouble these days and there are many causes that are responsible for the same. Nail edges or corners mostly get affected by this trouble. It often appears to be a toenail infection while it is not so. Bigger toes are highly prone to this toenail issue; therefore you need to be very careful.
Before the issue can become serious, you should take careful steps to prevent the same. Medical advice is required so that the right treatment can be chosen, wh...more
Before the issue can become serious, you should take careful steps to prevent the same. Medical advice is required so that the right treatment can be chosen, wh...more
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Blue fingernails are caused by a low level or lack of oxygen circulating in your red blood cells. This condition is known as cyanosis. It occurs when there isn't enough oxygen in your blood, making the skin or membrane below the skin turn a purplish-blue color. You need personal examination. Please consult your local physician for checkup and advice.
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What are periungual warts?
Periungual warts also are known as nail warts or fingernail warts is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Hpv can enter the skin through a cut or scrape. They are a cluster around the nails (fingernail or toenail). They appear as thickened, fissured, cauliflower-like skin around the nails. Nail-biting increases susceptibility to these warts.
At first, they are about the size of a pinhead smooth, shiny and virtually impossible to spot. But after a wee...more
Periungual warts also are known as nail warts or fingernail warts is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Hpv can enter the skin through a cut or scrape. They are a cluster around the nails (fingernail or toenail). They appear as thickened, fissured, cauliflower-like skin around the nails. Nail-biting increases susceptibility to these warts.
At first, they are about the size of a pinhead smooth, shiny and virtually impossible to spot. But after a wee...more
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