{"id":6222,"date":"2020-10-07T14:15:42","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T14:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/?post_type=blog_article&#038;p=6222"},"modified":"2026-05-15T10:19:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:19:49","slug":"nail-diseases","status":"publish","type":"blog_article","link":"https:\/\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/en\/blog_article\/nail-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"Nail Diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Nail Diseases<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nail Diseases\u00a0 , <\/strong>The nail is an epidermis\u00a0formation\u00a0that is located on the outer surface of the tips of our fingers and facilitates the holding of objects and provides support to the fingertips\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>The tab is rectangular and convex outward.\u00a0It has a hard and translucent structure.\u00a0It consists of 100-150 corneocyte layers with a thickness of 0.5\u00ac0.7 mm.<\/p>\n<p>The nail grows on the nail bed.\u00a0The light colored area on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/en\/\">nail<\/a> shaped like a half moon is called &#8220;lunula&#8221;.\u00a0In a healthy person, nails grow by 0.9 mm per week.<\/p>\n<p>The growth rates of each hand and each finger are different. It has been observed that it grows rapidly in diseases such as psoriasis, and slowly in lichen planus.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the Types of Nail Diseases?<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Spoon Nail (Koilonychia)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9751\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Spoon-nail.jpg?resize=415%2C311&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Spoon nail\" width=\"415\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Spoon-nail.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Spoon-nail.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nail resembles a spoon with its concave shape.\u00a0 There are reasons that cause thinning of the nail.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0It can be seen on the toes of children and usually improves with age.<\/li>\n<li>The form seen in older ages is irreversible.<\/li>\n<li>Many of the systemic causes\u00a0,\u00a0is more common local causes.\u00a0It can be seen normally in early childhood.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Congenital , <\/u><\/strong>It may be<strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>caused\u00a0by<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>trichotiodystrophy, ectodermal dysplasia, nail patella syndrome, acromegaly, coronary disorders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Pincer Nail<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9754\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pincer-Nail.jpg?resize=480%2C286&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pincer Nail\" width=\"480\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pincer-Nail.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Pincer-Nail.jpg?resize=300%2C179&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The convexity of the nail has increased considerably, the nail becomes a rotating roll within itself, often sinking into the nail bed with narrowed nail edges.<\/li>\n<li>Beta blocker drugs, psoriasis, tight shoes, bone tumors, subungual exocytosis, osteoarthritis, fungal infection, except for soft tissue tumors, may be genetic causes, especially in all fingers.<\/li>\n<li>Recurrent infections, shoe hitting and pain are the most important complaints. In the treatment, substances containing urea can be given to soften the nail.<\/li>\n<li>It can use some spring-loaded apparatus that corrects gradually.\u00a0The nail can be cauterized so that it does not come out completely.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Sometimes, the nail bed can be surgically corrected to ensure that the nail grows properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Racket <a href=\"https:\/\/luxeluminous.com\/15-tips-for-beautiful-healthy-and-strong-nails\/\">Nail<\/a> (Brachyonychia)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9757\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Brachyonychia.jpg?resize=541%2C405&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Brachyonychia\" width=\"541\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Brachyonychia.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Brachyonychia.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The most extreme bone of the thumb (distal phalanx) is wider and shorter than normal, so the nail bed is also very short.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0It is not usually related to a disease.\u00a0It is an inherited condition that is more common in women.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Nail Fungus (Onychomycosis)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9760\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Onikomikoz.jpg?resize=435%2C322&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Onikomikoz\" width=\"435\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Onikomikoz.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Onikomikoz.jpg?resize=300%2C222&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>T\u00a0iRNAi fungal infections\u00a0,\u00a0mainly formed by organisms dermatophydid given name.<\/li>\n<li>It is an infection that affects the nail bed and plate.\u00a0It accounts for about 50% of all nail disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Onychogryphosis <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9763\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Onikogrifozis.jpg?resize=450%2C296&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Onikogrifozis\" width=\"450\" height=\"296\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The outer parts of the nail turn and thicken in the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nail_(anatomy)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nail<\/a> bed, coarse and hard, hence the name claw nail.\u00a0It can be in the form of a horn or a beak.<\/li>\n<li>This problem most commonly occurs in the big toe. It is very common in the elderly.\u00a0\u00a0Although the patient usually does not accept it, the inability of the patient to cut his nail is an important factor.<\/li>\n<li>Circulatory disorders are more common in those with anatomical disorders such as hallux valgus and those with keratinization disorders.\u00a0It may be due to chronic trauma and completely idiopathic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Horizontal Stripes on The Nail (Beau)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9766\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Beau-nail.jpg?resize=539%2C291&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Beau nail\" width=\"539\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Beau-nail.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Beau-nail.jpg?resize=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These horizontal grooves in the nail represent a disruption in the growth of the nail.<\/li>\n<li>Its depth and width give clues about the situation.<\/li>\n<li>Operations, stress, allergic diseases, medications, infections such as scarlet fever, measles, typhus and sometimes diseases such as pellagra, SLE, pustular psoriasis and trauma may be the cause of these lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Stratification of Nails (Onychochisia)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9769\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/onychochia.jpg?resize=497%2C372&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Onychochia\" width=\"497\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/onychochia.jpg?w=650&amp;ssl=1 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/onychochia.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the separation of the tips of the nails into layers like diamond dough.<\/li>\n<li>It is seen in some blood diseases (polycythemia), AIDS disease and some pancreatic diseases (glucagonoma).<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Frequent wetting and drying of the nails also occur with nail polish, acetone, excessive cuticle and trauma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>White Spots on The Nail<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>(Leukoniki)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9772\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Lokoniki.jpg?resize=542%2C272&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"L\u00f6koniki\" width=\"542\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Lokoniki.jpg?w=670&amp;ssl=1 670w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Lokoniki.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Partially or whole nail, in the form of dots or lines, at birth or later.<\/li>\n<li>It can be seen due to tuberculosis, nephritis, lymphoma, frostbite injury, cancer metastases, typhoid fever, cirrhosis, leprosy, ulcerative colitis, nail biting, use of cancer drugs, hard cuticle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkeyistanbulmedical.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Onychophagia (Nail Eating)<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9775\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Onikofaji.jpg?resize=508%2C338&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Onikofaji\" width=\"508\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Onikofaji.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Onikofaji.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a condition characterized by playing with the nail, biting and plucking the skin at the base of the nail.<\/li>\n<li>It is common due to psychological stress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Splinter Bleeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9778\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Splinter-Bleeding.jpg?resize=529%2C364&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Splinter Bleeding\" width=\"529\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Splinter-Bleeding.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Splinter-Bleeding.jpg?resize=300%2C206&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the nail bed, they are 2\u00ac3mm longitudinal bleeding lines as if the splinter had sunk.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0If it is on a single finger or very faint, it is not a typical finding.<\/li>\n<li>It is most commonly seen in bacterial endocarditis (inflammation of the pericardium), in Raynould&#8217;s disease, Antiphospholipid syndrome, Collagen and vascular diseases, hypertensive patients, rheumatoid arthritis and mitral valve stenosis, hemodialysis patients and psoriasis, nail fungus, scurvy, eczema, pemphigus.<\/li>\n<li>It is usually seen at the tip, but in onychomatrixoma, a nail bed tumor, hemorrhage is seen at the bottom of the nail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ingrown Toenails<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9781\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ingrown-nail.jpg?resize=800%2C474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ingrown nail\" width=\"800\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ingrown-nail.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ingrown-nail.jpg?resize=300%2C178&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ingrown-nail.jpg?resize=768%2C455&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nails are normally formed in the nail root, under the skin called the germinal matrix, and grow forward on the upper part of the finger, which we call the nail bed.<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes the nail tips sink into the skin from the sides and start a reaction like a foreign body, sometimes the nail may become completely sunken into the nail bed, not just in the corners.\u00a0In both cases, the first signs are pain and swelling.<\/li>\n<li>There may be bleeding in the stinging area or inflammation may develop due to infection.<\/li>\n<li>Putting on shoes and walking can be very difficult.\u00a0If left untreated, progression of inflammation to the bone (osteomyelitis) and systemic infections may occur.<\/li>\n<li>Especially in diabetic patients, such inflammation may be the reason for the loss of the finger or even the foot with late treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"faq-container\">\n<h2 class=\"faq-main-title\">Frequently Asked Questions About Nail Diseases<\/h2>\n<p>  <!-- Question 1 --><\/p>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary class=\"faq-question\">What are nail diseases and what causes them to develop?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>Nail diseases are medical conditions affecting the structure, growth, or appearance of fingernails and toenails. They can be triggered by a wide range of factors, including fungal or bacterial infections, physical trauma, repetitive stress from tight footwear, and poor systemic circulation. Additionally, underlying systemic health issues like psoriasis, eczema, anemia, thyroid disease, or diabetes frequently manifest as noticeable abnormalities in the nails.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<p>  <!-- Question 2 --><\/p>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary class=\"faq-question\">What is the most common nail disease and how do you treat it?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>The most common nail disease is onychomycosis, widely known as a fungal nail infection. It causes nails to become thick, brittle, ragged, and discolored, typically turning yellow, brown, or white. Treatment options depend on severity and include over-the-counter topical antifungal ointments, prescription oral antifungal medications, and specialized laser therapy to eliminate the fungus safely without damaging surrounding tissue.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<p>  <!-- Question 3 --><\/p>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary class=\"faq-question\">Why do nails develop abnormal ridges, splits, or brittle textures?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>Abnormal nail textures can stem from both external habits and internal health factors. Vertical ridges are often a completely harmless sign of natural aging or chronic dryness. However, severe splitting, peeling, or brittleness (onychoschizia) usually points to frequent exposure to harsh chemicals, over-wetting, or nutritional deficiencies in vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, and biotin. Horizontal ridges, known as Beau&#8217;s lines, indicate a past severe illness or high physical stress that temporarily halted nail growth.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<p>  <!-- Question 4 --><\/p>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary class=\"faq-question\">What causes an ingrown toenail and how can it be prevented?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>An ingrown toenail (onychocryptosis) occurs when the sharp edge or corner of the nail grows directly into the surrounding skin fold, causing intense pain, swelling, and bacterial infection. The primary causes include trimming nails in a rounded shape instead of cutting them straight across, wearing shoes that compress the toes, or sustaining a direct injury. Prevention involves proper nail-trimming habits and wearing footwear with a wide toe box.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<p>  <!-- Question 5 --><\/p>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary class=\"faq-question\">Can white spots or dark lines on your nails signal a serious health issue?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>Isolated white spots (leukonychia) are usually harmless and result from minor, forgotten matrix trauma. However, dark lines or streaks, especially a new dark brown or black vertical band (melanonychia), require immediate medical evaluation by a dermatologist. While it could be a benign mole or bruising from a physical injury, a dark streak can sometimes be an early indicator of subungual melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<p>  <!-- Question 6 --><\/p>\n<details class=\"faq-item\">\n<summary class=\"faq-question\">How does nail psoriasis differ from a standard fungal nail infection?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n<p>While both conditions cause nail thickening and discoloration, they have distinctly different origins and traits. Fungal infections are contagious, external overgrowths that often destroy the nail edge first. 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