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DISEASE OF THE NAILS (Signs and symptoms (Discoloration , changes in nail…
DISEASE OF THE NAILS
Signs and symptoms
Discoloration , changes in nail colour
Changes in nail shape
Changes in nail thickness
Nails that become brittle
Nails that are pitted
Bleeding around nails
Pain around nails
Nails separating from the skin
Risk factors
Family history of toenail fungus
Tight shoes
Aging
Diabetes
Going barefoot in a damp public place
Nail polish
Medication
Ciclopirox
Amorolfine
Efinaconazole
Terbinafine
Fluconazole
Nursing management
Explain the procedure to the patient and obtain a verbal consent
Make sure that the patient is positioned comfortably and the nails are easy accessible
Assess nails to ensure there are no complications that would require podiatry refferal
Make sure the nails are not cut too short or down the side of the nail
Patient should be advised not to wear tight shoes
Causes
Infection e.g warts
Injuries
Nail fungus
Structural problems
Diagnostic procedures
Dermatoscopy
Diagnostic imaging
Microbiological testing
Histopathological examination
Pathophysiology
Is a disease or deformity of the nail
Nail is a structure produced by the skin and is a skin appandage
Nail diseases have a distinct classification as they have their signs and symptoms
Surgical
Nail avulsion
Nail removal