🌞 Skin Cancer — Abnormal Growth of Skin Cells Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells, often caused by UV radiation from the sun or tanning beds. 🔍 Main Types of Skin Cancer Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) Most common, least dangerous ✅ Appears as a pearly bump or sore that doesn’t […]
Onycholysis is the painless separation of the nail plate from the nail bed, starting at the tip and progressing backward. It often leads to a white or yellowish discoloration under the nail. 🔍 Features of Onycholysis ⚠️ Causes Category Examples Trauma Frequent nail tapping, manicures, tight shoes Infections Fungal infections (onychomycosis), bacterial infections Dermatologic conditions
Clubbing is a physical sign characterized by bulbous enlargement of the fingertips or toes and changes in the angle where the nail meets the cuticle. It often indicates underlying systemic diseases, especially involving the lungs or heart. 🔍 Features of Clubbing ⚠️ Causes of Clubbing Category Examples Pulmonary Diseases Lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, interstitial
Koilonychia, also known as spoon nails, is a condition where the nails become abnormally thin and develop a concave, spoon-shaped depression. 🔍 Features of Koilonychia ⚠️ Causes Cause Category Examples Iron Deficiency Anemia Most common cause Nutritional Deficiencies Vitamin B12, folic acid, zinc deficiency Trauma or Nail Injury Repeated mechanical damage Systemic Diseases Hypothyroidism, diabetes,
Beau’s lines are horizontal grooves or indentations that run across the nails. They indicate a temporary disruption in nail growth caused by illness or injury to the nail matrix. 🔍 What Causes Beau’s Lines? ⚠️ Signs and Symptoms 🛠️ Diagnosis 🛡️ Management
Leukonychia refers to white discoloration of the nails. It is usually harmless but can sometimes indicate underlying health issues. 🔍 Types of Leukonychia Type Description Leukonychia punctata Small white spots on nails, often from minor trauma (most common type) Leukonychia striata (Transverse leukonychia) White lines running across the nail, often due to injury or systemic
Nail psoriasis is a common manifestation of psoriasis that affects the fingernails and toenails. It causes various changes in the nail structure and appearance, often leading to discomfort and cosmetic concerns. 🦠 What is Nail Psoriasis? 🔍 Common Nail Changes in Psoriasis Feature Description Pitting Small, shallow pits or depressions on the nail surface (like
Onychocryptosis, commonly known as ingrown toenail, is a condition where the edge or corner of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, inflammation, and sometimes infection. 🦶 What is Onychocryptosis? 🔍 Causes ⚠️ Symptoms 🛠️ Stages of Ingrown Toenail Stage Description Stage 1 Mild pain and redness, no infection Stage 2 Increased pain,
🦴 Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) OI is a genetic disorder causing fragile bones that break easily due to defective collagen. 🔍 Causes Mutations in COL1A1 or COL1A2 genes 🧬 Defective type 1 collagen → weak bone structure 🦴❌ ⚠️ Symptoms Frequent bone fractures 💥🦴 Bone deformities and short stature 📏⬇️ Blue sclera (bluish eye whites) 👁️🔵
Paronychia is an infection of the skin around the nail, typically affecting the area where the nail and skin meet at the cuticle or the nail fold. It can be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (long-lasting), and it may affect fingernails or toenails. 🧬 Types of Paronychia 🔹 1. Acute Paronychia 🔹 2. Chronic Paronychia
