Nail infections
Signs and symptoms include discoloration of the nail plate, brittleness, thickening, lifting of the nail plate and pain.
Paronychia
Symptoms include pain, swelling and redness of the nail fold. Sometimes pus may form.
Nail disorders due to skin disease eg. Psoriasis
Signs and symptoms include pitting, lifting of the nail plate, brownish discoloration, nail plate thickening and brittleness.
Nail injury
Signs and symptoms include pain, bleeding, bruising, nail plate detachment and discolouration (from bleeding in the nail bed).
See your doctor if:
- You're so uncomfortable with the condition that it affects your quality of life
- There is widespread involvement
- Self-care methods have not been effective