NAIL CONDITIONS

TREATMENTS

Creams and Ointments (Anti-Fungal) • Medication •  Biologics • Antibiotics • Laser CO2 • Surgery (Biopsy)

FUNGAL
Crumbly Nails • Yellowish • Thickened • Fungus • Psoriasis

BROWN STRIPES
Differential Diagnosis
Normal Pigment • Mole • Biopsy for malignant melanoma

GREENISH COLORATION
Bacterial Infection• Yeast Infection

INFECTION
Paronychia - Swollen and tender nail bed

NAIL BITING
Support in breaking the habit, application of distasteful liquids

Some physical illness and disease can affect nail condition, such as:
 

Condition	Nail Appearance
Liver Diseases	White Nails
Kidney Diseases	Half of nail is pink, half is white
Heart Conditions	Nail bed is red
Lung Diseases	Yellowing and thickening of the nail, slowed growth rate
Anemia	Pale nail beds
Diabetes	Yellowish nails, with a slight blush at the base

       NAIL CARE

Since many nail disorders result from poor nail care, developing good nail habits early will help keep them healthy. Remember the following tips:

Keep nails clean and dry. This helps keep bacteria and other infectious organisms from collecting under the nail.

If toenails are thick and difficult to cut, soak them in warm salt water (one tsp. of salt to a pint of water) for five to ten minutes and apply a 10 percent urea cream - available at drug stores. Trim as usual.

Nails should be cut straight across and rounded slightly at the tip for maximum strength. Use sharp nail scissors or clippers to do the job. Filing the nails into points will weaken them.

Do not remove your cuticle. It will allow infection to develop.

Use a "fine" textured file to keep nails shaped and free of snags.

Avoid biting fingernails.

Avoid "digging-out" ingrown toenails, especially if they are already infected and sore.

For more information, consult the doctor.