Psoriasis can affect the nails as well as the skin, causing small pits on the nail surface, discolouration, thickening, crumbling, or separation of the nail from the nail bed. These changes may affect fingernails, toenails, or both and can sometimes occur even when skin lesions are not prominent.
Book An AppointmentAssessment includes examining the nails and checking for other signs of psoriasis. Nail clippings or laboratory testing may be recommended if a fungal infection is suspected. Treatment depends on the type and extent of nail involvement and may include prescription topical medications, injections into affected areas, or systemic treatment when nail disease is extensive or associated with significant psoriasis elsewhere.
Improvement is gradual, and regular follow-up helps assess response.
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