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 usually affects several nails at a time. The nail begins to slowly detach starting at th...

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Onycholysis is not usually permanent, provided that you treat the underlying cause of the condition....

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Onycholysis can be caused by a variety of factors, some serious and others harmless. Trauma to the n...

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If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of onycholysis, you should speak with your doctor. It is...

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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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