Keratosis Subungual

Keratoses are a group of diseases characterized by excessive keratinization of various areas of the skin and mucous membranes. In this article we will look at keratosis of the nail plate or subungual keratosis (k.subungualis) - this is a dystrophic change in the nail tissue, which leads to its thickening, crumbling and deformation.

Keratosis of the nails can occur at any age, but is most common in men over 45 years of age. Some researchers believe that people in occupations that involve prolonged exposure to chemicals, dust, humidity, or exposure to UV radiation are more susceptible to developing the disease (eg,

Keratosis of the subungual space is a disease of the nail plate, which is characterized by excessive growth and keratinization of the stratum corneum of the epidermis, enhanced by the process of growth and subsequent formation of the horny ring, the rejection of which does not occur.

Keratosis in the active state of the skin contributes to chronic infectious processes. The main symptom of the presence of the disease is a change in the color of the nail plate. In the presence of this disease, the patient is faced with the problem of growing a healthy nail, which is subsequently subject to deformation as a result of friction with shoes, which begins to diverge at the edges, which leads to the risk of developing fungal infections. The process of fading the color of the nails also begins, along with a change in the shape of the plate. In advanced cases, onychomycosis affects not only the inside of the plate, but also the skin of the fingers and nail papillae, causing subsequent redness and soreness on the skin. Also, during illness, a person experiences itching and burning in the affected area of ​​the nail. If treatment is absent or delayed, pinpoint hemorrhages, ulcers, and deformed corners may occur, which creates a false impression of traumatic damage to the nail plate.

With progressive development, the disease spreads to the soles of the feet, accompanied by severe peeling of the skin, as well as a symptom - an unpleasant odor. Often, keratosis of the nail plates appears in conjunction with various diseases of the urinary system in women - diabetes, problems with the thyroid gland, chronic fatigue, etc.

Before starting self-treatment of keratosis of the subcutaneous tissue in the nail area, you must consult a doctor who will make the correct diagnosis and select the optimal treatment regimen. Treatment methods include taking medications orally or by parenteral injection, a set of external procedures, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It is important to follow a diet, give up bad habits and physical activity that contribute to the development of osteoporosis and tendon injury.

If you follow the specialist’s recommendations and carry out all the prescribed procedures, there is a high probability of restoring beauty and health to your nails without the risk of worsening the situation if you choose the wrong treatment on your own.