We all have those moments where we find ourselves self-consciously hiding our nails. Maybe it’s because they’re nibbled or nicked, or in desperate need of a good cuticle taming. Luckily, in most cases ...

Nail problems affect nearly 10% of adults, with fungal infections outnumbering psoriasis cases by almost three to one. This prevalence disparity leads many people to automatically assume any nail ...

Intralesional injections of triamcinolone acetonide are widely used to treat nail psoriasis and other inflammatory nail conditions. But information on optimal dosing has been largely elusive -- until ...

How does one diagnose psoriasis of the nails? What is the best treatment? —R.K. Crisssman, MD, Grand Rapids, Mich. Psoriasis of the nails can be clinically recognized by the presence of nail pits, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 2.5 mg/mL dose of triamcinolone acetonide showed equally as efficacious treatment for nail psoriasis vs.

While having a fresh manicure is the dream for most of us, sometimes your nail health can take a turn for the worse. For instance, your nails can begin to peel, crack, and turn discolored. Sure, nail ...

Psoriasis can affect the fingers, knuckles, nails, palms, and soles. Here’s what this psoriasis looks like and how to relieve symptoms like itch.

Diagnosing conditions of the nail can be confounding. Patients may experience delays in treatment due to challenges in diagnosis. While the nail may seem like a cosmetic concern, nail diseases can ...

If your nails are brittle, thin and easily breakable, you may be wondering if it’s time to pay a visit to your dermatologist. While changes to the color, texture and shape of your nails aren’t always ...

The relationship between damage from artificial nails and the development of psoriatic lesions is related to a well-known dermatological principle called the Koebner phenomenon. Originally described ...