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Medical Conditions - Leukonychia

"Leukonychia is described as the appearance of one or more partially or entirely white-colored fingernails and or toenails. It is of two types- total leukonychia and partial leukonychia. Leukonychia is caused by various reasons such as trauma, poisoning and drugs, systemic illnesses, inherited disorders, infection, and skin diseases. Treatment of leukonychia depends on its underlying cause. Oral antifungal medications, avoiding harsh chemicals and allergens, and cosmetic treatments may help manage the condition. "

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Leukonychia - A Detailed Approach

This article deals with pieces of information about leukonychia, also called white nails. Read below to get more details.

4 min readOctober 13, 2023