Onycholysis

Onycholysis is a painless common nail disorder characterized by loosening or separation of nails from its nail bed. It is also a sign of skin disease or an infection from varying agents.

Such condition usually starts at the tip of the nail and progresses back.

Kinds:

• Congenital onycholysis
• Hereditary partial onycholysis
• idiopathic acquired onycholysis
• hereditary distal onycholysis

Causes

Common causes are:

• Trauma
• Yeast infection
• Sarcoidosis
• Yellow nail fungus
• Frequent manicure
• Prolonged water emersion
• Foreign body implantation
• Psoroasis and other skin diseases can also cause Onycholysis

Symptoms

• Nail border irregularities
• Discoloration of underneath portion of the nail bed
• Painless separation of nail from the nail bed

Treatment

Unattached nails must be clipped off

Epsom Salt
Mix 2 tbsp Epsom salt in warm water in a shallow pan, and soak the affected area for 15 to 20 minutes

Tea Tree Oil
Rub in affected areas before bedtime

Garlic Oil:
Rub in affected areas and cover the affected area with gloves

Vicks vapor rub:
Apply in affected areas, can helps in drying the affected areas

Prevention

Keep the nails short
Keep the nail bed dry
Avoid over usage of enamel remover
Use gloves when washing
If recurring, use sandals rather than shoes