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Your manicure, chemicals, or your diet can cause thin, flaking, or peeling nails. Dermatologists explain why nail peeling happens and what to do about it.
If you experience peeling nails, it could be a sign of a fungal infection, aging, or even a thyroid disorder. Here, doctors share the most common culprits.
Dermatologists explain how chemicals, manicures, nutrient deficiencies and even some medications or chronic conditions can cause peeling nails.
Paronychia is an inflammation of the skin around the nail, which can occur suddenly, when it is usually due to the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, or gradually when it is commonly caused by the fungus Candida albicans.
The Vandenbos Procedure is a highly effective method that focuses on excision of excessive nail fold tissue without affecting the healthy nail and nail matrix. The Vandenbos Procedure is showing high success rates in eliminating onychocryptosis without altering the normal nail.
After some time, the repeated biting leaves the skin discolored and bloody. People with dermatophagia chew their skin out of compulsion, and can do so on a variety of places on their body. Those with dermatophagia typically chew the skin surrounding their fingernails and joints.
Dermatologists explain common causes of peeling fingertips, how to treat them at home, and when to see a doctor if the condition worsens.
A hangnail is a small, torn piece of skin next to a fingernail or toenail, related to ingrown nails. Hangnails are typically caused by having dry skin, or by trauma to the fingers.
First, clean the area with nail polish remover, shape and buff your nails for a comfortable fit and moisturize your natural nails with cuticle oil. Again, don’t try pulling them off and risk ...
Onychotillomania is a compulsive behavior in which a person picks constantly at the nails or tries to tear them off. It is not the same as onychophagia, where the nails are bitten or chewed, or dermatillomania, where skin is bitten or scratched.