Onycholysis is a common nail condition observed by podiatrists and other healthcare professionals, but it is seldom discussed as a single entity. This blog explores the various diagnoses that can lead to lifting of a single nail – monodactylic onycholysis. Why? As this article uncovers, monodactylic disease can be the presenting sign of nail malignancy, a condition which is often delayed in diagnosis due to their rarity.

What is Melanonychia? Melanonychia, a term derived from the Greek "Melas" (meaning black or brown) and "Onyx" (meaning nail), describes...

What are the best socks if you have fungal foot infection? This article looks at recent research into toe socks as a preventative treatment

The authors present an unusual case of onychocryptosis.

This blog explores the phenomenon of nail clubbing and its cause.

Green nails are a sign of Pseudomonas infection. This article looks at its presentation and management.

It’s been a while since I published any updates from the literature on this evolving topic. In the latter part of this year, there have...

Recent research has demonstrated relapse of the phenomenon known as COVID toes in patients.

A while back I was reading an interesting article from the dermatologist, Dr Eckhart Haneke entitled “Double nail of the little toe” (1)...