Thursday, 12 July 2012

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.

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