Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases L – O Nail abnormalities February 24, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Common Nail Abnormalities and Their Symptoms: Fungal Nails (Onychomycosis) Yellow, brown, or white discoloration of the nail. Thickened, brittle, or crumbly nail. The nail may detach or become deformed. White Nails (Leukonychia) White spots or streaks on the nail. Usually harmless and caused by minor trauma. Sometimes a sign of protein deficiency or certain diseases. […] Read more » Brittle nails Dark discoloration Fungal nails Ingrown nail Leukonychia Melanonychia Nail loss Nail psoriasis Nail thickening Onychocryptosis Onychogryphosis Onycholysis Onychomadesis Onychomycosis Onychorrhexis White nails
Skin diseases S – Z Onychomycosis May 22, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms: Discoloration of the nail (yellow, brown, or white) Thickening of the nail Crumbly or brittle nail surface Nail deformation Sometimes mild pain or discomfort Causes: Exposure to moist environments (such as gym showers) Poor foot hygiene Nail damage Weak immune system Genetic predisposition Diagnosis: Diagnosis is often made by a doctor who examines the […] Read more » Athlete's foot Brittle nails Fungal nail treatment Fungal nails Nail discoloration Nail fungal infection Onychomycosis Thick nails Thickened nails Yellow nails
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases S – Z Tinea Pedis April 17, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Early fungal infections often start with a sharply defined itchy spot on the sole of the foot with blisters and scaling, slowly growing larger. In later stages, the infection can spread across the entire sole, turning the skin light red with significant fine scaling. The skin between the toes can become macerated, whitened, with […] Read more » Antifungal treatment Athlete's foot Contagious skin infection Dermatophytosis Foot care fungus Foot hygiene Foot rash Fungal infection feet Fungal nails Itchy feet Mycosis Red scaly skin Tinea Tinea pedis Toe skin infection