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Also known as atrophy describes the wasting away of the nail.The nail loses its shine, shrinks, and falls. Many nail conditions and disorders can be treated at home but the general rule is that you need to see a dermatologist first who will prescribe you the necessary treatment. Here is a link that may help.
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∙ 13y agoTo prevent such nail disorders we should consistently take care of our nails as unkept nails may give rise to serious diseases that on negligence might become too complex to treat.
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Is onychatrophia a disease or disorder?
Its a Disease
What is atrophy or wasting away of the nail called?
Onychatrophia
Is onychatrophia caused by a fungus?
no, its caused by injury to the matrix or an internal disease.
What causes onychatrophia?
From research I have only determined the following; Onychatrophia can be caused by impact, damage or contact with chemicals, but if onychatrophia is found on most nails (finger nails and toe nails) it is usually caused by a more severe health problem. If this condition is accompanied by scabs or rashes across the body you must seek immediate medical attention as this is a sign of at least 3 deadly skin diseases. If your skin appears fine (not including the hard skin you probably are experiencing on your fingers as part of your onychatrophia) then it could be caused by a long time untreated thyroid problem or psoriasis.
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