17/08/2026
๐ฉบ NAIL ALTERATIONS โ Simple & Easy
๐น What are nail alterations?
โ Changes in nail colour, shape, thickness, or texture.
โ They may happen due to infection, injury, skin disease, or other causes.
๐ฆ 1. Onychomycosis โ Fungal Nail
โ Nail becomes thick, yellow, brittle & crumbly.
โ Usually caused by a fungal infection.
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2. Onycholysis โ Detached Nail
โ Nail separates from the nail bed.
โ Usually starts from the tip of the nail.
๐ด 3. Paronychia โ Nail Infection
โ Skin around the nail becomes red, swollen & painful.
โ Pus may be present.
๐ฆถ 4. Ingrown Nail
โ Nail edge grows into the surrounding skin.
โ Causes pain, redness & swelling.
โ Infection may develop.
๐ชถ 5. Onychoschizia โ Peeling Nail
โ Nail layers split or peel, especially at the tip.
โ Nails may become weak and brittle.
โช 6. Leukonychia โ White Spots
โ White spots or lines appear on the nail.
โ Often related to minor nail injury.
๐ 7. Fragile Nails
โ Nails become weak, thin & easily broken.
โ Splitting may occur.
๐ 8. Nail Psoriasis โ Pitting
โ Small pits or depressions appear on the nail.
โ Can occur with psoriasis.
๐ฉธ 9. Hematoma โ Blood Under Nail
โ Blood collects under the nail.
โ Commonly occurs after trauma or injury.
โ Nail may look dark red, purple, or black.
๐ข 10. Green Nail
โ Nail develops greenish discoloration.
โ Can be associated with bacterial infection, including Pseudomonas.
โ ๏ธ When to See a Doctor
โ Severe pain or swelling
โ Pus or spreading redness
โ Sudden dark/black nail without injury
โ Nail changes that persist or worsen
โ Repeated nail infections
๐ฅ Shree Chandramauli Health Care Clinic
๐ Andheri East
๐ 9752267693
โ๏ธ Do not self-diagnose or self-treat.
โ Proper examination helps identify the cause and choose the right treatment.