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Nail diseases
Nail diseases include infectious and traumatic causes of damage to the nails and underlying structures.
Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this
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A 21-year old asked:
Do you recommend any home remedies for nail diseases?
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A 21-year old asked:
Can I really catch a nail disease from the shower at my gym?
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Lately my nails have started splitting easily. Do you think a nail disease could be the reason?
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I have had a nail disease for a long time and I cant seem to get rid of it. Will I always have this condition?
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Can antibiotics help a nail disease?
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Can I get nail diseases from fingernail salons?
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What kinds of shoes should I wear if I have a nail disease?
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A 22-year old asked:
I slammed my hand in my car door and now my nail is black. Is this a nail disease?
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A 53-year old asked:
I have heart disease. Can I use antifungal pills to treat my nail disease?
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A 36-year old asked:
Can biting your nails cause gum disease and diabetes?
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A 66-year old female asked:
Are indents and ridges in large toe nail indicative of ant disease?
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Brown spot in nail?
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A 42-year old asked:
What do ridged nails mean?
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A 21-year old asked:
How long should my nails be?
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A 30-year old female asked:
What to do if I step on a nail?
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A 32-year old asked:
How short should I bite my nails?
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A 38-year old asked:
Should i have my black nail removed?
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A 38-year old asked:
Why have my nails started to come off ?
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A 35-year old asked:
What should i use for an inflamed nail?
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A 21-year old asked:
Should I have my infected nails removed?
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A 34-year old asked:
Which products grow nails back the fastest?
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A 48-year old asked:
I stepped on a dirty nail what should i do ?
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A 46-year old asked:
Are there health risks of using false nails?
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A 51-year old female asked:
How to stop bitting nails to point they bleed?
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A 21-year old asked:
What body disorders may be traced on your nails?
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A 23-year old asked:
I stepped on a nail in our yard. What should I do?
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A 52-year old female asked:
What causes horizontal nail ridges (Beau's nails)?
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What causes horizontal nail ridges (beau's nails)?
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A 47-year old asked:
What is the best way to tend to a ripped off nail?
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A 38-year old asked:
Why have I begun to get ridges and bumps on my nails?
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