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Friday, 12 July 2013
Spoon-shaped nails

Longitudinal striations

Half & half/Terry nails

Half and half or Lindsay's nails [Figure 1] are a form of apparent leukonychia with a normal proximal half and a distinctly abnormal brownish distal portion. [16] The distal portion begins proximally where the normal or whitish nail ends and terminates distally where the free end of the nail loses its attachment to the hyponychium. They have been detected in the uremic chronic renal failure patients.
Brittle nails
Brittle nails are common in people with kidney disease, and also iron deficiency called anemia. An underlying thyroid disease could also he a cause of brittle and dry fingernails that chip, crack and split easily. Prolonged fungal infection can also make nails brittle.
Brittle fingernails are a common condition, occurring in about 20 % of people; more women than men develop brittle nails. 1 Brittle nails usually break or peel off in horizontal layers, starting at the nail's free end.
The term brittle nails can also refer to a condition in which lengthwise splits appear in the nail.
Brittleness in the nail may be caused by trauma, such as repeated wetting and drying, repeated exposure to detergents and water, and excessive exposure to harsh solvents, such as those found in nail polish remover. 2,3 If your nails are regularly exposed to such stresses, it may be worth trying protective gloves when washing dishes and doing other chores.
Nail brittleness may also be caused by an underlying medical condition, such as Raynaud's disease , low thyroid function , or lung conditions. 4,5 Other possible causes include skin diseases as well as endocrine disorders, tuberculosis, Sjogren's syndrome , and malnutrition. 6 Selenium poisoning can also cause brittle nails. 7
Because of all these possibilities, it is important to rule out a serious underlying problem before trying nutritional or herbal treatments for brittle nails.
Principal Proposed Natural Treatments Although no herb or supplement has been proven effective for brittle nails, there is some evidence that the B vitamin biotin might help.
The herb horsetail , naturally high in silicon, is also sometimes mentioned as a treatment for brittle nails A number of other nutritional therapies have been tried as well, including calcium , cysteine, gelatin-containing preparations, iron , vitamin A , and zinc . However, as of yet, there is no real evidence that any of these treatments are effective. 16 * Gawkrodger DJ.
Brittle nails: response to daily biotin supplementation.
Scanning electron microscope observations of hoof horn from horses with brittle feet.
Treatment of brittle fingernails and onychoschizia with biotin: scanning electron microscopy.
Treatment of brittle finger nails with biotin [in German; English abstract].
Brittle nails: response to daily biotin supplementation.
Treatment of brittle fingernails and onychoschizia with biotin: scanning electron microscopy.
Blue nails

Blue fingernails is a medical condition which requires proper diagnosis and treatment for complete cure.
As the title suggests, it is a condition wherein the fingernails turn blue in color.
The most common cause behind blue fingernails is cyanosis. Apart from cyanosis, it can also result from side effects of certain drugs and deficiency of hemoglobin in the body.
Blue fingernails is represented primarily by a type of cyanosis.
Raynaud's phenomenon is a medical terminology for localized cyanosis, resulting in blue colored fingernails. Apart from low oxygen density and hemoglobin problems, other reasons behind occurrence of blue fingernails are: Argyria
Stress and excessive intake of medicines during pregnancy can lower absorption of oxygen in the blood. This decreases the concentration of methylcobalamin, which further gives rise to blue colored fingernails.
Blue fingernails in babies could possibly be a birth defect, known as Patent Ductus Arteriosus .
The symptoms of PDA are blue fingernails, blue lips, and shortness of breath while eating, crying, and performing any other physical activity.
Whenever you doubt that the tinge of your fingernails or the underlying skin is gradually turning blue, never hesitate to visit a doctor.
Blue fingernails is definitely a cause of concern.
Hyper pigmentation
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if our skin becomes damaged, some people may have hyperpigmentation as the result of the injury.
The main cause of hyperpigmentation is the sun and this is another good reason the use of sunscreen should be part of your beauty regimen every day..
There are other causes that may factor in some individuals that have hyperpigmentation.
Most diseases that are associated with an individuals endocrine system is usually a culprit. Also, some hormonal changes can cause hyperpigmentation.
Pregnancy can bring about hormonal changes and some women may develop hyperpigmentation during the nine months.
There are some ways to make the hyperpigmentation to be less noticeable.
Skin bleaching is one way in which to treat hyperpigmentation.
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Laser therapy is one method to treat hyperpigmentation but several sessions will be needed.
cryotherapy can also be used to treat hyperpigmentation.
If you really want to take action and treat your hyperpigmentation you really should seek the advice from a dermatologist before treating yourself at home.
Detached nails
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What causes a detached nail?
It can be very painful to tear or rip your nail from the nail bed. A nail may separate from the nail bed (detach) for many reasons, including:
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Keep the nail bed dry, clean, and covered with antibiotic ointment and an adhesive bandage until the nail bed is firm or the nail has grown back. Apply a new adhesive bandage whenever the bandage gets wet.
Watch for signs of infection such as increasing heat, redness, pain, tenderness, swelling, or pus.
Remove an artificial nail if it separates from the nail bed. If you leave it on, the long, artificial nail can tear the nail bed.
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