Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Diagnosing conditions of the nail can be confounding. Patients may experience delays in treatment due to challenges in diagnosis. While the nail may seem like a cosmetic concern, nail diseases can ...

When doctors examine patients, they often look beyond the presenting symptoms to gather additional diagnostic information. Fingernails, frequently overlooked by patients, provide physicians with ...

Drug-induced nail disorders are uncommon adverse reactions that can occur as a result of drugs, with nail abnormalities being due to acute damage to the nail unit leading to symptoms associated with ...

Issues such as nail biting or picking, though they may seem unrelated to the physical appearance of the nails, can be linked to anxiety states, stress, fear, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Finally, ...