Dermatol. praxi. 2023;17(3):138-141 | DOI: 10.36290/der.2023.026

Onycholysis in podology practice

Mgr. Jaroslav Fešar, MBA

PODOLOGIE s. r. o., Praha

The incidence of onycholysis in pedicure and podology practice is significant and affects people of all ages and genders. Onycholysis is one of the common but often complicated disorders of the fingernails and toenails. This damage is often permanent and prevents the nail from fulfilling its protective and aesthetic function. The distal or lateral separation of the nail plate from the nail bed itself is often not the biggest problem, as most patients do not complain about pain. However, the condition may deteriorate when the subungual space becomes colonized by unwanted pathogenic microorganisms or when the nail becomes deformed, leading to painful ingrowth. Trauma to the nail is the most common cause of onycholysis, with inappropriate footwear and physical activities being to blame in most cases as far as toenails are concerned.

Keywords: nails, nails disease, onycholysis, podological care.

Accepted: October 2, 2023; Published: October 3, 2023  Show citation