(L60.1) Onycholysis
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Diagnosis onycholysis is diagnosed Men are 9.79% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis onycholysis
1 218 (0.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis onycholysis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease onycholysis - Men aged 15-19 and Women aged 10-14
Disease Features onycholysis
Onycholysis - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - onycholysis
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the nail
- Skin biopsy
- Blood tests to check for any underlying conditions
- X-ray of the affected area
- Culture of nail debris
- Treatment of any underlying conditions
- Topical or oral antifungal medications
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Identify and treat the underlying cause of Onycholysis
- Keep the affected area clean and dry
- Apply topical steroid creams or ointments to reduce inflammation
- Soak the affected area in warm water for 10-15 minutes to soften the nail
- Gently remove the detached nail using a nail file or clippers
- Apply an antifungal cream or ointment to the affected area
- Protect the affected area from trauma or further irritation
- Use a moisturizing cream or lotion to keep the skin hydrated
- Take oral antifungal medications to treat a fungal infection
- Take oral antibiotics to treat a bacterial infection
Onycholysis - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease onycholysis
Changing the structure of nails
(Aches, Agony, Anguish, Distress, Hurt, Misery, Pain, Soreness, Suffering, Torture, Trouble, Woe)
Changing the structure of nails is a symptom that can manifest in various ways, such as the nails becoming thick, brittle, or curved. It can also appear as discoloration, ridges, and spotting. This symptom usually develops slowly over time and can be caused by numerous factors, such as underlying me...
Brittle nails
(Fragile nails, Frail nails, Weak nails, Crumbly nails, Breakable nails, Soft nails, Thin nails, Splitting nails, Peeling nails)
Brittle nails are a common symptom of nutritional deficiencies, fungal infections, or aging. They appear dry, thin, and break easily. Over time, they may become yellow or discolored, and the edges may become ragged or split. The most common type of brittle nails is caused by a lack of biotin, althou...
Nail color change
Nail color change is a symptom that can occur in a variety of conditions. It is characterized by a change in the color of the nail, from the normal pinkish hue to a yellow, green, blue, or even black shade. This symptom may develop gradually or suddenly and may be a sign of an underlying medical con...