Nails, Dermatology FAQ - Page 8

Psoriasis has spread to the nails? Currently, psoriasis has affected my nails (both fingers and toes), and I can see small pits on the surface of the nails. There is even one nail with up to seven small pits. I would like to ask if psoriasis affecting the nails means it cannot be...

Black nails Hello doctor, I recently noticed that the nail on my left little toe has some dark spots, but it's not completely dark. It doesn't hurt or itch, and it looks like it's growing underneath the nail rather than on the surface. The surface of the nail has s...

Will finger warts be transmitted to the genital area? My boyfriend seems to have developed a wart on his finger, but I'm not sure. Last week, he inserted his finger into my vagina for fingering, and there was some bleeding, possibly due to his long fingernails. Could he tran...

Severe onychomycosis Hello, doctor. My grandmother has a very severe case of onychomycosis. After researching online, I found that most topical treatments are suitable for mild to moderate cases, but oral medications may have side effects such as vomiting. So I would like to ask ...

Nail problems If you frequently bruise your big toe while playing sports, and it's even at risk of falling off, it's important to seek medical attention. However, if you're looking for a way to temporarily secure it, you can use medical tape or adhesive bandages to...

Skin and nail issues? I would like to ask about a condition I have. One of my fingers sometimes has intense itching in the middle area, and it develops small blister-like formations. These blisters can be very itchy at times, especially right after I wake up, while at other times...

Athlete's foot toenails Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my athlete's foot, which I have had for about 4 to 5 weeks. I soaked my feet in antifungal solution last week. Do I need to soak them again? How often should I do this to help it heal? Additionally, I noti...

The toenails are yellowing? Hello doctor, my girlfriend's big toenails are yellowish and have some fine lines, and this has been happening for a while. However, only her big toes on both feet are affected. She mentioned that sometimes the area where the nail connects to the ...

Nail infection Hello, my father got cement under his nail while working at a construction site. There is a notch at the base (inside the nail), and the entire nail appears grayish-black. What should we do?

Nail thickening The nails are thickened, and the surface of the nails has pitting resembling tiny holes.

Depressed lesions on the face? Hello, doctor. Many years ago, I used to scratch my face with my nails while washing it. Now I have many indentations shaped like nails on my face that are very noticeable in sunlight. Is there any effective topical treatment for this? Also, what is...

The edges of the nails are dark? Hello, doctor! Recently, I noticed a small black spot at the edge of my right thumb nail. It appears to be a deep bruise on the outside (like the area circled in red in the link below), but upon closer inspection, the upper part looks like deep re...

A darker area at the edge of the toenail on the big toe? Recently, I noticed a patch on the side of my big toe nail that is slightly darker than the surrounding nail, although the color is not very deep. There is a clear distinction compared to the adjacent nail, and it doesn...

Nail problems? My left middle finger's nail has lifted up due to a nail enhancement procedure. I have now trimmed the lifted part of the nail, and only half of it remains. I am concerned that it may not grow back, so I would like to ask if the remaining half of the nail will...

Nail pitting Both of my thumbs have nails that are growing with horizontal ridges, appearing wavy. This has been happening for some time. What could be the reason for this?

If nail fungus (onychomycosis) is left untreated, it can lead to several complications, including: 1. **Worsening Infection**: The fungal infection can spread to other nails or to the skin, causing more extensive If nail fungus is left untreated, it can lead to several complicat...

Skin care for the groin area? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing itching in the skin of my groin area, specifically where it connects to the genitals, for many years. I often feel like there is a fungal infection in the skin folds, which leads me to scratch it with my nails. ...

Severe nail damage? I would like to ask the doctor, I have been using nail polish, but in the past few months, I have noticed that my nails are severely damaged. They are growing out like a flaky pastry, and the new nails look just as bad. I don't know what to do. Should I p...

Horizontal lines appear in the middle of both big toes, and they crack along the lines from the center? Hello Doctor, as the title suggests, I have suddenly developed a horizontal line in the middle of both of my big toes over the past two to three months, as if they have been pr...

Growths on the hand? Hello Dr. Lee, during this period, I have noticed some strange growths on my fingers. However, they do not resemble common warts or corns, which typically have black dots and grow upwards. Instead, they feel somewhat like a polyp and resemble the peeling skin...