Nail Disease Treatment in Faridabad

1. Onychogryphosis

Onychogryphosis is a nail condition wherein the nails grow thicker with a curvature. It usually affects the big toe but can occur on all the nails.

Symptoms

• There are ridges and grooves
• Turn brownish
• There is more growth on one side

Causes

• Psoriasis
• Injury
• Genetics
• Circulation issues
• Ichthyosis

Treatment

• The dermatologist will cut the nail and let it regrow.  He will show you how it has to be done at home in the future.
• However, the most likely and permanent treatment for onychogryphosis is surgically removing the nail bed.

2. Nail Fungal Infection

Nail fungal infection makes the nail discolored, thick, and brittle. It is a common condition that mainly affects the toenails than fingernails.

Symptoms

• Nails turn yellow, brown, or white
• Increase in thickness
• Fragile

Causes

• This condition occurs when fungi become trapped between the nail bed and nail due to a crack in it. Many types of fungus and molds can cause this condition. Other potential risks are athlete’s foot, sweat, and salon manicures.

Treatment

• Dr. Archit Aggarwal treats nail fungal infections with antifungal medications. He may also recommend removing the affected nail. It can take up to one year to treat it successfully.

3. Nail Psoriasis

The nail plate loses cells in nail psoriasis. This leads to small pits on the nails that look as if it is hit by a pen tip.

Symptoms

• Pitting
• Skin build-up under the nails
• Crumbling nails
• Nails turn brown or yellow
• Nails get separated from the nail bed

Causes

• It usually happens to people having psoriasis. It affects the nail bed or the area around it.

Treatment

• Laser treatment
• Corticosteroid cream
• Corticosteroid injections
• Calcipotriol for treating skin build-up under the nail
• Tazarotene for treating discoloration and denting

4. Ingrown Nails

Ingrown nail is a common occurrence in which the corner of the toenail grows into the flesh on the sides. It causes swelling, pain, inflammation, and infection in some cases. 

Symptoms

• Soreness
• Pus
• Redness
• Swelling

Causes

• Physical injury
• Genetics
• Not trimming the nails
• Wearing tight shoes and socks

Treatment

• The treatment for ingrown nails is surgery and taking medications for the pain.

• Furthermore, you should soak the foot in warm water 3-4 times a day and wipe it dry. Wear comfortable shoes.

5. Brittle Splitting Nails

Onychoschizia, or brittle splitting nails, is a condition that makes the nails soft, thin, brittle, and splitting. Women suffer from it more often than men.

Symptoms

• The obvious symptom is nails breaking easily. Rarely there is an underlying issue or vitamin deficiencies.

Causes

• Age
• Low thyroid levels
• Anemia
• Cancer treatment
• Nutrient deficiency

Treatment

• The most effective remedy is to keep your nails moisturized and protect them from harsh chemicals and repeated water exposure. It also helps to keep your nails short and eat more proteins.

6. Paronychia

Paronychia is an infection that occurs around the edges of the nail. If not treated, it will become more severe and affect the entire toe or finger.

Symptoms

I. For acute paronychia:

• Redness
• Swelling
• Pain
• Yellow pus
• Fever in severe cases

II. For chronic paronychia:

• Pain
• Redness
• Tenderness
• Inflammation
• Green or yellow pus

Causes

• Acute paronychia develops when there is trauma to the nail fold or cuticles. Chronic paronychia happens due to irritants or allergens.

Treatment

Dr. Archit Aggarwal provides nail disease treatment in Faridabad according to the severity and underlying cause of the problem. He will treat acute paronychia with:

• Corticosteroids
• Topical antibiotics
• Oral antibiotics
• Incision and drainage

As for chronic paronychia, he will manage the condition by treating the root cause of the inflammation. The treatment can go on for several weeks or months.

7. Onycholysis

In onycholysis, the nail separates painlessly from the nail bed. It happens slowly over a period due to injury or underlying medical conditions.

Symptoms

• The nail turning yellow, green, purple, or opaque
• Nail pitting
• Bending of the edges
• Nail thickening

Causes

• Chemical exposure
• Excessive filing
• Excess submersion in water
• Allergic contact dermatitis
• Fungal infection
• Psoriasis

Treatment

• Oral antifungal treatment
• Treating psoriasis
• Treating iron deficiency