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What could suddenly brown toenails mean?

July 01, 1999 | Bookmark +

I have a very bad case of psoriasis on my scalp. Can this be the cause of the discoloration on my toenails?

Answer

Psoriasis usually shows up as a pitting of the nail and, over time, it causes nails to thicken. It is normally not associated with a brown color. in my experience, the most common cause of a brown discoloration of the nails is a fungus, but psoriasis can occur as an overlay at the same time.

My current favorite over-the-counter topical solution for treating nail fungus is Nail Cure, which should be applied on the nails two to four times a day. please be aware that it will not work through nail polish. When using this product, results are seen in as little as three months, but can take up to six to nine months to treat an extreme case of toenail fungus. Nail Cure can be purchases through Justlin Medical (Woodinville, Wash.) at (800) 343-7786. -- Ivar Roth, DPM

 

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How can I prevent lifting when my client's hands are constantly in water?

I have a client who is in the medical field so her hands are constantly in water. She has me keep the length of her acrylic nails short. No matter what I do, she always has at least one nail that comes off, and she always has lifting and gets water under the acrylic. I prep the nails correctly, I have a cuticle bit to clean the cuticle area, and I wipe the nail with alcohol, dehydrate the nail, and prime the nail. What should I do?

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