Nails
Serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby and surrounding areas
Acute Paronychia (Bacterial Nail Fold Infection)
- A bacterial infection of the skin around the nail
- Usually caused by a bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus
Chronic Paronychia (Nail Fold Infection)
- An infection of the skin around the nail
- Caused by a yeast called Candida albicans
- Usually due to extensive contact with water
Leukonychia
- White marks that appear on the nails
- Not due to calcium or nutritional deficiency
Nail Psoriasis
- Affects fingernails more commonly than toenails
- May be associated with arthritis
- May be improved with Nail Rejuvenation Therapy
Onychorrhexis (Age-Related Nail Changes)
- Nails which become brittle and ridged with age
- Treatable with Nail Rejuvenation Therapy
Onychoschizzia (Brittle Nails, Damaged Nails, Peeling Nails)
- Brittle peeling nailsTreatable with Nail Rejuvenation Therapy
- May be associated with nail polish use and exposure to harsh chemicals and cleaners
- Treatable with Nail Rejuvenation Therapy
Tinea Unguium (Fungal Nail Infection)
- Affects toenails more commonly than fingernails
- Causes the nails to turn yellow
- May cause the nails to lift up and debris to collect under the nail
