Nail polish is sometimes recommended by doctors as a cosmetic fix for psoriatic nails (nails that have changed shape or color as a result of the autoimmune condition psoriasis). However, dermatologists warn that long-term use of polish can lead to brittle nails that peel or split easily. If you have a nail disorder, it is best to ask your dermatologist whether using nail polish could worsen the condition.
Nail polish is sometimes recommended by doctors as a cosmetic fix
for psoriatic nails (nails that have changed shape or color as a
result of the autoimmune condition psoriasis). However,
dermatologists warn that long-term use of polish can...
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Nail polish is sometimes recommended by doctors as a cosmetic fix for psoriatic nails (nails that have changed shape or color as a result of the autoimmune condition psoriasis). However, dermatologists warn that long-term use of polish can lead to brittle nails that peel or split easily. If you have a nail disorder, it is best to ask your dermatologist whether using nail polish could worsen the condition.Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulNail polish is sometimes recommended by doctors as a cosmetic fix for psoriatic nails (nails that have changed shape or color as a result of the autoimmune condition psoriasis). However, dermatologists warn that long-term use of polish can... More
