A nail condition characterized by spontaneous separation of a fingernail or toenail from its nail bed
Symptoms of Onycholysis
The following features are indicative of Onycholysis:
painless detachment of nail from the nail bed
It is possible that Onycholysis shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Onycholysis
The following are the most common causes of Onycholysis:
trauma
excessive manicuring
fungal infection
psoriasis
dermatitis
Raynaud's disease
Risk Factors for Onycholysis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Onycholysis:
trauma
excessive manicuring
hypothyroidism
reactive arthritis
porphyria cutanea tarda
hyperthyroidism
hepatocellular dysfunction
undergoing anticancer treatment
Prevention of Onycholysis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Onycholysis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
keep nail area dry as much as possible
trimming away of loose nails
Occurrence of Onycholysis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Onycholysis cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Onycholysis can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Onycholysis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Onycholysis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Onycholysis:
Dermatoscopy: To show partial demolition of distal nail groove
Clinical inspection: To check image of subungual blue discoloration in the area of lunula
Complications of Onycholysis if untreated
Yes, Onycholysis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Onycholysis is left untreated:
permanent deformity of nails
Self-care for Onycholysis
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Onycholysis:
Keep the nail dry: To prevent onycholysis
Trimming away of loose nails: To prevent the nail from being pried upwards
Time for Treatment of Onycholysis
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Onycholysis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: