Nail shell nail flesh separation, i.e., the nail plate and the nail bed under it are separated may be related to trauma, external stimulation, fungal infection and other diseases involved.
1. Trauma: If the patient’s nails are traumatized, the huge external impact will cause damage to the nails and nail bed, forming bruises in the area. In severe cases, it may lead to necrosis of local tissues, and the phenomenon of nail flesh separation may occur.
2. External stimulation: if the patient has long-term contact with detergents and other stimulating substances, or long-term manicure, may stimulate the nail, nail flesh separation.
3. Fungal infection: If the nail area is infected by fungus, the nail color will become gray and yellow, and the nails will gradually become fragile, and in serious cases, the nails will be dry and broken, and there will be thickening of the nails, turning of the nails, and separation of the nail flesh and other phenomena.
4. Involvement of other diseases: In addition to the above problems, many skin diseases such as psoriasis, lichen planus, eczema, etc. may also lead to nail shells. In addition, there are also subnail warts and subnail tumors that should not be ignored.
There are many other causes of nail shells, and patients should seek medical attention to identify the causes and have them regulated by a doctor.