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What Causes Inflammation Around The Nail?
Hello I m 24 years old and a male. I am in relatively good health besides my finger nails both have severe inflammation around the nail folds and the actual finger nails are bright white with a red band at top. My blood work shows normal organ functions and doctors dismiss terrys nails cause my liver is normal. I use to heavily abide drugs and alchocol for three years but have been sober for two. Doctors have suggested auto immune due to inflammation around nail fold but I am more worried why my nails are bright white?! Any ideas?
Fri, 23 Feb 2018
Hello,
Your concern is termed as leukonychia; it may be due to several reasons such as:
1. Anemia
2. Cirrhosis
3. Congestive heart failure
4. Adult onset diabetes
5. Decreased vasculature
6. Renal failure
7. Chemotherapy and so on
Plan for a biopsy and ANA profile for identifying underlying pathology and have correct plan of management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sandeep Golla
Your concern is termed as leukonychia; it may be due to several reasons such as:
1. Anemia
2. Cirrhosis
3. Congestive heart failure
4. Adult onset diabetes
5. Decreased vasculature
6. Renal failure
7. Chemotherapy and so on
Plan for a biopsy and ANA profile for identifying underlying pathology and have correct plan of management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sandeep Golla
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