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Colour Changes in Nails On this page: Overview Overview Colour changes occur in nails for many reasons. A black nail …
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Changes in Your Nails On this page: Overview Overview There are many reasons for changes in the shape and texture of the nails. Some changes, such as the minor pitting or the …
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Colour Blindness On this page: What is colour blindness? Colour blindness is a vision problem that means you have …
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… is nail psoriasis? Many people who have psoriasis have nail changes. This can involve: Pitting on the surface of the nail. Defects in the nail, such as ridges or crumbling nails. Yellowish colour to the toenails (and sometimes fingernails). …
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… is a common stress-relieving habit. You may bite your nails in times of stress or excitement, or in times of … help you stop biting your nails. Some focus on behaviour changes and some focus on physical barriers to nail-biting. … able to stop the habit. Wear gloves, adhesive bandages, or coloured stickers whenever possible to remind you not to …
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… infection of minor nail problems at home. Normally, fingernails grow about one-tenth of a millimetre each day. … to the hands and feet may slow nail growth. Common nail changes Common changes to nails include: Splitting, peeling, … you use lotion and avoid putting your hands in water often. Colour changes. Little white marks (leukonychia) often …
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… as needed. The wound should heal within a few weeks. Fingernails may take 6 months to grow back. Toenails may take 12 to 18 months to grow back. Why It Is Done … portion of the nail is diseased and damaged or if your nails are very painful. In some cases, only the diseased …
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… Skin, Hair, and Nails Learning Center Learn about skin, hair, and nails … With Salicylic Acid Actinic Keratosis Age-Related Foot Changes Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cold Injury Alkali … Hands: Home Treatment Cold Sores Cold Temperature Exposure Colour Changes in Nails Common Questions About Giving …
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… Caring for a Baby's Nails On this page: Overview Overview Babies' nails can be different lengths at birth and grow at … As you bathe your baby, check the length of his or her nails. Trim the nails if they extend beyond his or her …
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… fingernail, toenail, or nail bed. Fungi can attack your nails through small cuts in the skin around the nail or … foot, the fungus can spread from your skin to your nails. You can have fungi on your skin without getting a … for a long time. The fungus could also spread to other nails or your skin. How is it diagnosed? To diagnose a …