Onychogryphosis

Nail Disorders

Onychogryphosis - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

What is Onychogryphosis?
Onychogryphosis is a thickening and deformation of the rule by tight or ill fitting shoes toenails. This type of nails are caused by damage to the cells, can grow the nail. This can be sudden acute damage such as dropping a heavy object on the toe or may by gradual damage over the years affecting the toes in the toe of the shoe or with various sporting activities.Causes of Onychogryphosis
The thickening of the nail, which is common in older people can, by various factors, including the violation (such as that of ill-fitting shoes cause), infection, poor blood supply, diabetes, or inadequate intake of nutrients caused.The symptoms of Onychogryphosis
can cause discomfort when shoes or linen press thickened nails, because the surface under the nail (the nail plate) is also thickened and tender. So what pushes on the nail presses indirectly to the nail plate. Nails can be as long and deformed that they affect distance. Long, curved nails can also deep adjacent toes, causing pain and infections of the skin.The treatment of Onychogryphosis
The treatment for thickened toenail depends on the severity and whether it causes you pain or difficulty with shoes. Common treatment Onychogryphosis are: -

     
* Is often removed now the technique of using a saturated solution of phenol to the nail as it reaches a liquid handling all parts of the germinal matrix and has a high success rate.
     
* Apply a moisturizing cream on the nails every time you wash your hands or feet.
     
* Enjoy the feet in warm salt water.
Prevention of Onychogryphosis

     
* Shoes or socks, which should earn at the toes should be avoided.
     
* Nails should always be trimmed.
     
* Avoid tight fitting foot wear.
     
* Avoid nail polish.

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