Clinical Update: Nail Disorders
Nail disorders make up about 10 percent of all dermatological conditions. Signs and symptoms of nail disorders include discoloration, changes in the shape of the nail, swelling of surrounding skin, thinning or thickening of the nails, and bleeding. Changes to the nails can also be a sign of systemic disease, including lung, heart, kidney and liver diseases; diabetes; and anemia.
About half of all nail disorders are caused by fungal infections. Melanomas can also grow under the nail. Other common nail problems are white spots, vertical lines (also known as splinter hemorrhages), bacterial infections, and ingrown toenails.
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Common Nail Disorders and Fungal Infections
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June 2007
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