How is onycholysis diagnosed?

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Usually, your doctor will be able to diagnose your onycholysis just by looking at your nail. However, your doctor may want to take a sample of the skin beneath the nail to check for certain fungal infections or psoriasis. If your doctor suspects that the condition is caused by your thyroid, he may administer certain tests to check for a thyroid disorder.

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Onycholysis can develop as a reaction toward several different medications. These aggravating medica...

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A bacterial infection often contributes to the development of onycholysis. If the bacterial infectio...

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Women are more likely than men to develop onycholysis. This is probably due to the fact that they us...

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Onycholysis can usually be cured through good nail care, trimming, and regrowth. However, it is also...

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Onycholysis (Nail Lifting)

People who wear their nails very long or wear fake fingernails are more likely to have onycholysis, a painless separation of the nail from the nail bed. Also known as nail lifting, it can be a sign of the skin disease psoriasis or a fungal infection. An iron deficiency can be suggested if all of the fingernails lift at once. Learn more about nail lifting and nail lifting treatment with expert advice from Sharecare.

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