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Medical Conditions - Nail Deformity

Nail deformity is otherwise known as onychosis or nail disease. It includes a group of conditions affecting the appearance of the fingernails and toenails. It often occurs due to injury, infection, and skin diseases. Nail diseases show nail discoloration, changes in the shape of the nail, changes in nail thickness, bleeding, and pain around the nails. It is treated by using topical, intralesional, and systemic corticosteroids.

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Why are my 2-year-old’s nails separating from the base?

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How to treat fingernail deformity, cracking, and yellowing?

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What causes itchy, yellow nails that break easily?

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Nails appear to be unfixed in the skin. Can this issue be treated?

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I have habit-tic deformity. How to get rid of this problem?

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What are the methods for overcoming nail infection?

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