We treat various nail problems as follows:

Fungal Infection of Nail

Bacterial Infection (Paronychia)

Brittle Nail 

Nail Biting (Onychotillomania)

                      FUNGAL INFECTIONS OF NAIL

Fungal infection is also called ring worm infection.

LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS  for fungus infection;
 1. KOH examination of scales & fungal culture.
 2. Examination of the blister roof.
 3.Cultures on Sabouraud’s media with cycloheximide and chloramphenicol.
 4. Gram’s stain and bacterial culture.
 5. Wood’s lamp examination.
 6. Biopsy.

TREATMENT 

Antibiotics
Some times steroids need to be given

Response Treatment: As we have fully dedicated team of highly qualified, experienced doctors, who are expert in field of fungal infection/ candidiasis treatment response to treatment is very good. After finding the cause of fungal infection/ candidiasis by above tests it is cured in most patients in three months treatment.
Fungal infection/ candidiasis is cured in many cases after correct diagnosis & treatment.

                                                                           BRITTLE NAIL  

Periodic shedding of the nails may be developmental anomaly and one or more nails may be shed repeatedly. Regrowth may be incomplete or defective. 

Causes of brittle nails are:

The condition is inherited autosomally.Trauma, especially from ill-fitting shoes in persons engaged in any sporting activity may sometimes lead to repeated shedding of the nails. The nails of the great toes are those that are most often affected.
 In many cases the nail loss is preceded by a subungual haematoma.
Fungal infection of nail  
Febrile states 
Stress     
Drug-induced
Collagen vascular disease
Starvation, crash dieting
Thyroid disorder
Leukemia, Lymphoma 
Pituitary disorder
Hepatic failure
Renal failure
Iron deficiency
Cytotoxic Agents
Cyclophosphaamide   
Vincristine
Colchicine
Methotrexate   
Elements, e.g. arsenic
Actinomycin D   
Doxorubicin  
Flurouracil   
Azathioprine and Prednisolone

  DIAGNOSIS OF CAUSE OF BRITTLE NAIL PROBLEM 

First step in proper treatment of brittle nail is accurate diagnosis of cause of this problem. So we first try to find out cause. We take detailed history, thorough nutritional counseling, physical examination, and examination of hormonal system. After that depending on likelihood of particular cause relevant tests are done. At our centre we have the facility for all the diagnostic tests needed for the diagnosis of the cause of brittle nail problems,. Thus you may consult us at our centre & at same time you may get all test done also. The time taken in getting all the reports ready is 36 hours. So if you are from out of Delhi, you may come here for two days.  

  DETAILED HISTORY

Onset: Sudden/gradual, Primary or Secondary,  Response to previous therapy, Stress (physical or mental), H/O precipitation by some drugs, HT,  trauma, Hypothyroidism / Hyperthyroidism . 

                                           INVESTIGATIONS i.e. DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

At our centre we have all the facility for complete investigation of cause of brittle nail & other  problems. So we perform following tests, step by step depending on their need based on history & examination. 

The various diagnostic tests needed/performed are as follows: -   

Step- I: Hormone Testing:  Hormones are tested by latest-immunoassay techniques.

Blood glucose & other systemic test as test for kidney, liver etc. done.

  TREATMENT OF BRITTLE NAIL

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