Nail Psoriasis – Doctor V.

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Nail Psoriasis:

May or may not be associated with psoriasis on the body
- To learn more about psoriasis on the body, please click here
Affects fingernails much more commonly than toe nails
May show small holes or ‘pits’ in the nail
May cause the nails to ‘lift up’ (onycholysis)
May cause yellow or brown discoloration of the nail (oil drop sign)
May be associated with arthritis in the fingers or toes
Is not due to a fungus or infection
Is not due to diet
Is not due to nail polish
Is not contagious
Is not dangerous
Extremely rarely causes complete loss of the nail

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Can be safely covered with nail polish or artificial nails
Treatment is extremely difficult and often does not work

Topical Creams:

Cortisone creams are commonly used
- Use them once or twice daily as directed
Once an area improves, stop using the medicated creams
- Long-term cortisone use may thin the skin
Creams are usually ineffective for nail psoriasis

Nail Rejuvenation (Laquer Therapy):

Clinical trials have demonstrated improvement with medicated nail laquers and nail rejuvenation therapy
I am now pleased to offer nail rejuvenation treatments in my office
These treatments help to make the nails stronger, more flexible, less brittle and healthier
Nail rejuvenation treatments have been shown to strengthen weak and brittle nails
At least one month of treatment is required for for improvement
This treatment can be applied under nail polish to protect the nails and to strengthen them
To learn more about treatment of nail psoriasis with Nail Rejuvenation Therapy, please click here

Intralesional Steroid (Cortisone Injections):

Injections of cortisone into the fingertip and around the nail may lead to improvement
The treatments are very painful, and the results are often disappointing
The injections are repeated at monthly intervals
The main side effects from the injections include, but are not limited to: thinning of the skin
- This may appear as stretch marks, dimpling of the skin or bruising
- Skin thinning will usually resolve spontaneously once treatment is stopped

Phototherapy (Light Therapy):

Does not work for nail psoriasis

Oral Therapy (Pills) and Biologics:

For more severe psoriasis oral medications may be used
Talk to your doctor about your treatment options

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