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(L60) Nail disorders
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473 368 in individuals diagnosis nail disorders confirmed
1 218 deaths with diagnosis nail disorders
Diagnosis nail disorders is diagnosed Men are 9.79% more likely than Women
259 865
Men receive the diagnosis nail disorders
1 218 (0.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis nail disorders
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease nail disorders - Men aged 15-19 and Women aged 10-14
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features nail disorders
Absence or low individual and public risk
Nail disorders - what does this mean
Nail disorders can be caused by a variety of factors, including trauma, fungal infections, psoriasis, eczema, and skin conditions. some nail disorders are hereditary, while others are caused by environmental factors. certain medications can also cause nail disorders, such as those used to treat diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
What happens during the disease - nail disorders
Nail disorders are caused by a variety of factors, including physical trauma, infection, environmental irritants, and underlying medical conditions. for example, fungal infections are caused by a fungus that grows in warm, moist environments, while physical trauma can cause changes to the nail's structure, such as splitting, ridging, or discoloration. additionally, underlying medical conditions, such as psoriasis or diabetes, can cause changes to the nails. treatment for nail disorders depends on the cause, and may include antifungal medications, topical creams, and lifestyle changes.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the nails
- Review of medical history
- Laboratory tests, such as skin scrapings, nail clippings, or blood tests
- Imaging studies, such as X-rays or CT scans
- Treatment of underlying causes
- Topical or oral medications
- Surgical procedures
- Laser therapy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To treat nail disorders.
- Identifying the underlying cause of the disorder.
- Properly cleaning and trimming the nails.
- Applying topical antifungal creams.
- Taking oral medications.
- Using laser treatments.
- Using topical steroid creams.
- Using topical antibiotics.
- Using moisturizers to keep the nails hydrated.
- Using biotin supplements.
- Using tea tree oil.
4 Days of Hospitalization Required
80 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Nail disorders - Prevention
Nail disorders can be prevented through proper hygiene, including regular hand washing, cutting nails straight across, avoiding nail biting, wearing protective gloves when using harsh chemicals, avoiding prolonged contact with water, and using moisturizers to keep nails and skin hydrated.