Nail abnormalities are often pointers to various systemic illnesses as well as local conditions. These manifest as changes in the color, shape and growth pattern of the nails. One of these is the ...

As simple an issue as yellow nails may seem, it can be tough for even experts to pinpoint the cause. "Every time somebody comes in with a nail change, I put on my super-sleuth hat," Dr. Kristen Lo ...

An analysis of genetic sequencing data and gene and protein expression studies from patients with yellow nail syndrome (YNS) found that defects in the planar cell polarity (PCP) pathway play a ...

Researchers from Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center presented data from a study that aimed to investigate the genetic mechanisms underlying yellow nail syndrome (YNS), a rare disorder characterized by ...

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Your nails are not just a canvas space for manicures and polish. They are body's natural indicator to your overall health, providing vital signals about possible underlying medical conditions. An ...

Excessive nail polish use or fungal infections are the most likely causes of yellow toenails. However, yellow toenails can sometimes be a sign of a more serious underlying condition. Nails are ...

Onychomycosis is the most common disease of nails, with a prevalence of up to 14% in Western adult populations. Whereas tinea unguium refers strictly to dermatophyte fungal infection of the nail plate ...