Does psoriasis affect nails?
Psoriasis is a hereditary disorder, which most commonly affects the skin such as elbows, knees, the face, and even the scalp with a rash like appearance. In nail they may appear as pits on the nail plate. The nail plate may be separated from the nail bed (onycholysis). The nail may lose its normal luster and appear discolored. Gross thickening of the nail is another feature of psoriasis. What is Paronychia? Paronychia is an inflammation of the nail folds. Causes of injury include nail biting and constant wet work. People whose hands are exposed to water most of the time, eg housewives, canteen operators, cooks are more prone to develop paronychia. Secondary infection by bacteria or fungus will cause painful swelling of the nail fold. If the infection had been there for a long time, the nail plate becomes deformed. Treatment of paronychia include draining pus in the infected nail fold and oral antibiotics. Topical antifungal and antiseptic lotions may be used to treat paronychia. Patien
