Nail psoriasis vs. ringworm: how to distinguish the signs

Psoriasis not only causes aesthetic problems related to nails, but many others that can disrupt everyday life.

Some of the main ones are fragile and brittle nails, in addition to the pain that can affect the affected region, when the person touches an object or surface.

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Psoriasis is a condition that can also cause emotional problems due to appearance. Thus, embarrassing situations can harm an individual's self-esteem and bring psychological harm.

Main symptoms of these conditions

Nail psoriasis has specific signs that can help identify it, some of which are easy to recognize.

Some of the main ones are small grooves in the nails, brittle nails, total or partial detachment of them and blood under the nails.

Other signs that may appear are the accumulation of scales or nail growth under the plate, in addition to white, yellow or brown discoloration of the nails.

Therefore, if you notice such symptoms, it may be easier to distinguish this condition from ringworm.

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Another characteristic that can help differentiate psoriasis from ringworm is that the former affects not only the fingernails and toenails, but also other regions of the body.

While ringworm almost exclusively affects the toenails and causes an unpleasant odor in the region.

How to identify psoriasis and carry out treatment?

In addition to the aspects that affect the nails and other regions of the body, the ringworm The nail has a more greenish and vaguely pearly color, which is one of the factors that help differentiate the conditions.

To correctly identify the cause of the problem and distinguish between psoriasis and ringworm, a visit to a dermatologist is recommended.

With the correct procedures, this professional will easily be able to identify the symptoms and recommend the best treatment.

When any of the symptoms of one of these conditions appear, a professional should be called. He will identify the disease and point out the best treatments for each type of condition.

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