Did you know that 10% of the overall population suffers from onychomycosis? When people read the phrase “nail disorder,” they often associate it with different forms of infection that could occur.

While most nail disorders involve bacterial or fungal infection, there are other causes you should be aware of. Find out what to do about them.

The hallmark of retronychia, a disorder of the toes, is layering of new nail growth under prior nail growth. The etiologies vary, affecting treatment choice and likelihood of long-term response.

The use of artificial intelligence in hair and nail disorders has “unlimited” potential in terms of both clinical utility and physician education, according to a study.“The technology is ...

Problematic nail conditions range from nail psoriasis (NP) to paronychia, which are commonly seen in clinical practice and result from infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic and traumatic etiologies.

Nail Experts Discuss How to Diagnose Common — and Not-So-Common — Nail Disorders – An American Academy of Dermatology Association Reading Room selection February 14, 2025 • 8 min read ...

Onychomycosis, or fungal infection of the nail, most often affects the toenails. Infected nails usually have a thick, yellow appearance and can become coarse and brittle (see Figure 4). When ...

Is it really fungus? Experts say the first step to getting your normal toenail back is confirming you have fungus in the first place. Some telltale signs include thickened, discolored, cracked ...

Nail disorders encompass a variety of conditions that affect the structure and function of nails, leading to discomfort and aesthetic concerns. One specific type of nail disorder is retronychia ...

NEW YORK — At the Skin of Color Update 2024 meeting, a speaker discussed how to diagnose and treat nail psoriasis and nail lichen planus in patients with skin of color.Held at the beginning ...