What Your Nails Are Trying to Tell You About Your Health

6.Detached Nails

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Onycholysis describes nails separating from the nail bed. This can be triggered by medications or strong chemicals, but sometimes it indicates thyroid disorders. The condition typically begins at the nail tip and advances toward the cuticle, forming an unclear or white region due to air beneath the nail. Other causes include psoriasis, fungal infections, trauma, and certain medications, particularly tetracycline antibiotics. Regular manicures or extended water exposure can worsen the condition. Treatment varies based on the cause but frequently involves keeping the affected nails dry and clean, avoiding activities that increase the separation, and permitting the nail to grow out naturally. For cases connected to systemic diseases like thyroid disorders, treating the underlying condition is essential to preventing return.