Onycholysis (oh-i-kol-eye-sis) Flashcards
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Cause
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Internal disorder, trauma, infection, psoriasis, prolonged immersion if nails in water or harsh chemicals or drug treatments
Wearing nails too long or shoes rubbing on toenails
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What is it
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Nail plate loosens from the nail bed
Nail thickens and plate becomes crumbly and malformed with pits or indentations
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Contagious
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No
