Nails

Psoriasis is a chronic disease that affects the skin, characterized by the formation of red patches and thickening of the epidermis in certain areas of the body. When it appears on the nails, it is referred to as nail psoriasis or psoriatic nails. It is often mistaken for nail fungus due to their many similarities. However, nail psoriasis and onychomycosis are two distinctly different conditions. Let's explore their main differences in this article.

Nail deformation results from a change in the shape, texture, and/or composition of the nails. Numerous factors can cause this deformation, including skin diseases. Is there a link between eczema and a deformed nail?

Nail biting can be a temporary, relatively non-destructive behavior that is merely an aesthetic issue, but it can also evolve into an uncontrollable and serious long-term problem, even becoming an obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is particularly prevalent among anxious individuals, when they feel nervous, tense, frustrated, stressed, bored, or even hungry. Quite challenging to break free from, here are some practical ways on how to quit this destructive habit : some focusing on behavior changes and others on physical barriers that can prevent nail biting.

A broken nail can seem to take an eternity to regrow, especially considering that numerous environmental, physiological, and pathological factors can impact the growth rate. This rate is particularly determined by the proliferation capacity of metabolically active matrix cells. Let's explore together how fast nails grow under normal conditions and what factors can influence this process?

Beyond its effect on dry skin, avocado oil is among the recommended solutions for strengthening brittle and fragile nails. But is it truly beneficial for reinforcing them?