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Psoriasis is a skin disorder where there is an over
production of cells. Symptoms include red scaly patches on
and around the toes and toenails of your feet.
Toenail Psoriasis is when the live span
of the skin cells is "speeded up" or accelerated. The condition changes the appearance of
the toes and toe nails. Skin cells build up quickly become
whiter in appearance, scaly and sections flake off easily. Most people also
experience a burning sensation and have itchy toes.
Other visible changes include:
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discoloring under the toenail plate
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pitting of the toenails
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lines going across the toenails
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thickening of the skin under the toenail
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loosening (onycholysis) of
the toenail from the nail bed
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crumbling of the toenail.
Toenail Psoriasis is not contagious. Causes are
not certain but are thought to be related to diet, stress and low
immune system and possibly involve a genetic factor.
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