Yellow nails: what dangerous conditions does this sign indicate

Changes in nails are always noticeable. Therefore, people with nail fungus and any other deformities very often find themselves in a difficult situation, because even the closest ones are afraid to catch “this infection” from them.

But nails do not always change their color and shape due to mycotic lesions. There are many diseases accompanied by onychodystrophy.

This is what yellow nail syndrome is. Read on estet-portal.com why some people's nails turn yellow and how to deal with it.

• What is Yellow Nail Syndrome
• Main manifestations of yellow nail syndrome
• How to improve the condition of nails with yellow legs syndrome What is yellow nail syndrome Yellow Nail Syndrome – it is a condition that often accompanies diseases associated with impaired outflow of lymphatic fluid due to blockage or damage to the drainage of the lymphatic system.

The color of the nails helps to diagnose many diseases in a timely manner

 

 

sinusitis;

pleural effusions; internal malignant neoplasms;

immunodeficiency syndromes;
rheumatoid arthritis.
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with other comorbid conditions.

Main manifestations of yellow nail syndrome The main features of yellow nail syndrome

include:

all nails may be affected;

nails grow slowly or seem to have stopped growing;

nail thickening occurs; nails become pale yellow or greenish yellow, with dark edges;

nails remain mostly smooth, but may have transverse furrows;
cuticle loss occurs;
nails become thin and bend easily;
Onycholysis (separation of the nail from the nail bed) may occur in one or more nails.
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In order to improve the condition of the nails in this syndrome, in the first place, patients should receive

appropriate treatment for respiratory symptoms and edema

.

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Nail treatment includes Vitamin E topical solution

and

oral itraconazole. Some studies have shown that vitamin E supplements are effective in treating yellow nail syndrome for unknown reasons.

Itraconazole and fluconazole are oral antifungals. It has been noted that they appear to speed up the rate of nail growth, which may be helpful for yellow nail syndrome, even though it is not caused by a fungal infection.

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