Symptoms Of Thickend Nails

Along with thickening, the nail may appear ridged, brittle, or yellowish. The nail may also feel painful when pressure is put on it.

Nail Psoriasis Symptoms

Beau's lines – these are deep grooved lines which run horizontally across the nail plate running from one side to the other. These ridges and indentations which transverse the nail plate are thought to develop following a temporary pause in the cell division within the nail matrix. Crumbing of the nail plate – psoriasis affects the underlying nail structure weakening the nail plate.
Discoloration of the nail bed – referred to as salmon patch or oil drop due to the red to yellow discoloration in parts of the nail bed.
Leukonychia – also known as 'white nails', leukonychia is a white discoloration which appears on the nails.
Onycholysis – the separation of the nail from the nail bed. This is a gradual and painless process. The underlying nail plate whitens.
Pitting – small indentations in the surface of the nail plate. They are usually white in appearance.
Subungual hyperkeratosis – this term refers to scaling under hyponychium.
Although psoriasis of the nails can severely affect the nails appearance, nail psoriasis does not have serious physical consequences.

Onycholysis - Nail Lifting Symptoms

Once the nail separates from the bed, it will fill with keratin, which will show as a white or yellow discoloration or the nail will become cloudy. Noticeable discoloration may be the sign of a secondary infection.

Toenail Fungus Symptoms

Healthy nails are strong, often smooth, and without discoloration and odor. It is not difficult to assess whether you have toenail fungus. However, if you see the following symptoms, it is best to start treating it as soon as possible before it worsens.

In early stages of toenail fungus, you would find that the nail has lost its shine and if it starts changing from its normal color to a yellow color, with or without odor, you should suspect that there is a possibility that your toenails have been infected. Another symptom is the accumulation of debris under the toenails, also known as toe-jam. Another toenail fungus symptom begins with the thickening and crumbling of the nails.

Ignoring early symptoms leads to the later stages of toenail fungus – an undesirable route that no individual should ever cross. By this stage, discoloration turns green or black, which means the infection has gotten worse, traveling further towards the nail bed. The shape becomes distorted and as the infection spreads by destroying the cells, the nails appears thick and the edges become rigid and will flake. Less than often, you will experience pain during this stage, but the worse condition of this stage is when they loosen and eventually separate from the nail bed.

This infection not only alters your health, it also affects your self-esteem and self-confidence. This is why it is essential to know the symptoms of toenail fungus so you may undergo preventive measures. Fortunately, there are ample methods and alternatives in the treatment of toenail fungus and its symptoms

Signs and symptoms of an ingrown toenail include:Symptoms

 
Pain and tenderness in your toe along one or both sides of the nail

• Redness around your toenail
• Swelling of your toe around the nail
• Infection of the tissue around your toenail

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of an Ingrown Nail?

 Pain, swelling, and redness around a toenail, usually the big toe, is a symptom of an ingrown nail. The sharp end of the nail will be pressing into the flesh on one or both sides of the nail.

The ingrown nail becomes infected (severe pain and pus develop), the pain doesn't go away after attending to the nail, or your nails are so hard or thick that you cannot relieve the condition. Medical intervention is needed, especially for people with diabetes, who are at risk for complications from foot infections.

Nail Fungus Symptoms

There are different classifications of nail fungus — depending on type of fungus and manifestation — which may have somewhat different signs and symptoms. In general, however, you may have a nail fungal infection — also called onychomycosis (on-i-ko-mi-KO-sis) — if one or more of your nails are:

• Thickened
• Brittle, crumbly or ragged
• Distorted in shape
• Dull, with no luster or shine
• A dark color, caused by debris building up under your nail
• Infected nails also may separate from the nail bed, a condition called onycholysis. You may feel pain in your toes or fingertips and detect a slightly foul odor

What other symptoms might occur with nail symptoms?

Nail symptoms may accompany other symptoms, which vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Symptoms that frequently affect the nails may also involve other body systems.

Additional localized symptoms may be present in areas around nail abnormalities including:

• Pus or other fluid under or around the nails
• Redness or warmth
• Skin infections

What other symptoms might occur with nail symptoms?

Nail symptoms may accompany other symptoms, which vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Symptoms that frequently affect the nails may also involve other body systems.

Additional localized symptoms may be present in areas around nail abnormalities including:

• Pus or other fluid under or around the nails
• Redness or warmth
• Skin infections