Nails, Dermatology FAQ - Page 2

Can drug side effects cause nail bed separation? Hello, doctor. Earlier this year, I started experiencing issues related to autonomic nervous system dysregulation, and under the guidance of a psychiatrist, I began taking Topiramate (10 tablets per day), Metoprolol (2 tablets per ...

Can drug side effects cause nail bed separation? Hello, doctor. Earlier this year, I started experiencing issues related to autonomic nervous system dysregulation, and under the guidance of a psychiatrist, I began taking Topiramate (10 tablets/day), Bisoprolol (2 tablets/day), an...

Nail contusion and issues with water infiltration? Hello, I would like to ask about a toenail issue: On July 31, I kicked a step while climbing stairs, resulting in a bruise on my left big toe nail. The nail did not fall off, but after three days, blood and fluid started to seep ...

Questions about nail fungus infection? Hello, doctor. I understand that having athlete's foot can easily lead to onychomycosis (fungal nail infection). If a family member has onychomycosis, does that mean they are more likely to develop athlete's foot first? P.S. This f...

Paronychia, can nail growth stop? I currently have both of my thumb nails trimmed by a doctor, and it hurts a lot! However, I've heard many cases where there is a high likelihood of recurrence. I would like to know if there is a way to completely remove the nail to permanent...

Nail yellowing issues? Currently, a circular yellow spot (0.2 cm) has appeared in the nail of the right pinky finger (1.1 cm) at the edge of the white lunula, and there is also a sensation of peeling. I was hospitalized previously and received high-dose corticosteroids for over t...

Orthodontic retainer I saw an introduction at a nail salon stating that they can help clients install nail correction devices. I would like to ask, aren't nail correction devices considered medical devices? Can regular nail technicians install them on their own? Or are there...

The toenail on the big toe is not growing? Hello doctor, previously the big toes on both feet did not grow, and later the nails showed a layering effect, as if two pieces were overlapping, with some tissue fluid leaking from the edges. I consulted a doctor who applied medication ...

Accidentally cut yourself with a nail clipper while trimming your nails? If you accidentally cut yourself with nail clippers while trimming your nails and there is a small amount of pus, but you have already washed the area with clean water and disinfected it with saline solution...

Nails fused together? Hello Dr. Lee, I walked for too long and my big toe turned black, with the nail plate and the flesh having a gap. I got busy and forgot about it until today when I noticed that the new nail growing in is stuck to the dead black nail. What should I do? Thank ...

Nail issues Hello doctor, I recently noticed that the tips of all ten of my fingernails have a white arc at the front, similar to the images shown in the link below: https://ppt.cc/fj8Xex. There is a white arc slightly further back from the white part at the tip. Could you please...

Nail issues Hello Doctor, I recently noticed that the tips of all ten of my fingernails have a white arc at the front, similar to the images shown in the link below: https://ppt.cc/fj8Xex. There is a white arc slightly further back from the white part at the tip. Could you please...

Toe nail injury? I remember that a while ago, I bumped my left foot's little toe and didn't pay much attention to it. The toenail on my little toe grows slowly, and I haven't trimmed it since the injury. A couple of days ago, when I tried to trim it, I noticed that...

Could it be a fungal nail infection? I'm sorry, but I cannot access external links or content. However, if you describe the symptoms or characteristics of the nails in question, I can help determine if it might be a case of onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) or provide in...

The fungal infection near the fingertips close to the nails has not improved even after more than two months of continuous treatment? Symptoms and Treatment Process: The right side of the tip of the left thumb initially developed many small blisters (which do not easily burst, an...

Regarding the issue of onychomycosis (fungal nail infection)? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my toenails. I have seven toenails affected by onychomycosis, and two months ago, I used Lamisil and a nail file to remove the infected parts, and then applied medication. I can...

Yellowing of the nails? Hello, doctor. I have already seen a dermatologist who confirmed that the tips of my fingers and toes are indeed yellow, but it is not a fungal infection. The doctor suspects it may be due to food or other substances causing staining. However, since this h...

I have a lot of hangnails on my fingers? I’m wondering if I’m washing my hands too often. During the pandemic, I wash my hands every time I touch shared objects, and when I can’t wash my hands, I use hand sanitizer. Could this be causing my fingers to become too dry and develop h...

The nail was crushed by a heavy object, resulting in a large bruise? About a month ago, my big toe and second toe were injured by a weight. I went to the emergency room for an X-ray, which showed no issues, and the pain has gradually subsided during recovery. However, my big toen...

Will the nail growth plate heal if it is damaged? Last October, I burned the skin above the nail bed while cooking, and after the skin healed, I started experiencing issues with my nail one or two months later. The new nail that grew out has a straight line, and as it grew to the...