Treatment of nail diseases.
Nail disease Treatment at the skin specialists Clinic Uganda.
Skin specialists Clinic Uganda, located along Bombo road, silva arcade , Kampala, Uganda offers patients Nail Fungus Treatment procedures.
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Nail Abnormalities
What are nail abnormalities?
Healthy nails appear smooth and have consistent coloring. As you age, you may develop vertical ridges, or your nails may be a bit more brittle. This is harmless. Spots due to injury should grow out with the nail.
Abnormalities — such as spots, discoloration, and nail separation — can result from injuries to the fingers and hands, viral warts (periungual warts), infections (onychomycosis), and some medications, such as those used for chemotherapy.
Certain medical conditions can also change the appearance of your fingernails. However, these changes can be difficult to interpret. Your fingernails’ appearance alone isn’t enough to diagnose a specific illness. A doctor will use this information, along with your other symptoms and a physical exam, to make a diagnosis.
Consult with our doctors if you have any questions about changes in your nails.
Symptoms of Abnormalities in nails
Some changes in your nails are due to medical conditions that need attention. Visit us if you have any of these symptoms:
- discoloration (dark streaks, white streaks, or changes in nail color)
- changes in nail shape (curling or clubbing)
- changes in nail thickness (thickening or thinning)
- nails that become brittle
- nails that are pitted
- bleeding around nails
- swelling or redness around nails
- pain around nails
- a nail separating from the skin
These nail changes can be caused by a variety of different conditions, including:
Beau’s lines,cubbing,Koilonychia (spooning)etc
Treatment of ridges in nails
Because fingernail ridges are usually signs of other health problems, treatment is focused on the underlying cause of the changes to your nails. For example, if you’ve developed Beau’s lines because of diabetes, successfully controlling your blood sugar may reduce these horizontal fingernail ridges.
Treatment for skin conditions such as eczema may include moisturizers for your hands or topical ointments to reduce eczema symptoms. If low levels of minerals or vitamins are to blame, you may be advised to alter your diet or take supplements to boost your levels.
Buffing your fingernails with an emery board may help smooth ridges. Ask your dermatologist for advice on treating your nails. You’ll want to be careful not to press too hard to avoid further damage.
You can connect to our dermatologist at our clinic on Bombo road, silva Arcade