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Conditions

Nail Psoriasis

Nail psoriasis

This condition affects your nails, causing them to become pitted and discoloured. They can also grow in strange ways, leaving big gaps betwen the nail and the nail bed, and sometimes becoming thick, loose and separate. In the severest of cases, the nails can crumble away entirely. Most people who suffer from nail psoriasis also suffer from skin psoriasis, and the causes of both are similar, and have a genetic link. There are not currently any cures fro nail psoriasis, but there are treatments that can be used to mitigate against any additional symptoms, such as fungal infections of the nail. Gently trimming back the nail can reduce the appearance of unsightly growths, as will ensuring the nail doesn’t suffer any unneccesary damage.

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hi i suffer from skin psoriasis and nail psoriasis since the age of 7,i am 24 now. both are very painful especially in cold weather.i reccommend dovobet cream twice a day for skin and plenty moisturiser.





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I have asked my question about toe nail problems especially during cold weather,my toes turned to black all around, weak and splits nais nad skin, burning,itching swelling and so painful. I have used some cream but do not seem to be helpful. is there any alternative treatment? so that I can wear open shoes without feeling ay pain. Please help me





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Hi I've had Psoriasis on nails and body for years. I've found Matte Nail Envy by O-P-I widely available good for protecting nails while at work. Good for all the men with this problem as it's a matt finish, no shine. Hope this helps.





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I have a bruised thumb nail which has grown and parted from the nail bed. There is a gap between the cuticle and the nail, I can see the nail bed now. As the nail has grown its parted from the bed. Will a new nail grow again?





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I've been rubbing vaseline and vicks into the nail. My nails are way better as a result, well less raised then they were. Filing is essential but difficult to reach your toenails. Does anyone know of anything I can use to cover them as I'm male and nail varnish just wouldn't look right lol





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Helloi have just watched the programme and wondered if there was a 'name' for what is the matter with my finger nails and they are the same as the finger nails in the picture.Nail Psoriasis. I am so ashamed but there is no cure apparently. Waht can i do to ehlp them?





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i stubbed my toe about 4-5 months ago. the nail went black and now it has gone yellow and is very loose i dont know what to do as i am going on holiday soon and am embarressed about it.





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I hurt my toe nail wearing some new shoes ! in september which left my toe/nail on my big toe very bruised and delicate to the touch. I have since been on holiday and had acrylic toe nails put on - but have noticed this nail was not growing and the base of my nail becoming thicker and thicker... then today i went swimming and the whole of my big toe nail has become detached apart from the very base which appears to be hanging on literally by the cuticle area ! it doesnt hurt at all... but i am worried my toe nail will no longer grow - likewise, i dont know whether to go to the doctors to have it removed or keep it wrapped up until it totally detaches ? Please advise !





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Hello, I have suffered since having children with very dry skin around my fingers mainly being the middle and index ones. They become very dry and painful, usually the nails lifting up on the side and can come to a point where infections (pus balls around the nails appear). It is has only affected my finger nails not my toe nails. I have been to a consultant and they have mentioned that it is psoriasis/dermatitus but all the creams I have used do not help and the throbbing can become quite painful. When I see the picture as above my nails have not discoloured like this. Can you please help. Many thanks





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Hi - I have psorisis in four of my nails. I understand that there is no real treatment however is there a way to cover them? I'm a guy so pinting them with a coloured nail varnish will not work for me. Is there a nail varnish that I could use that would give it a natural look? Many thanks.





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