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What causes psoriasis? Psoriasis runs in families: If a parent, grandparent, brother, or sister has psoriasis, you have a higher risk of getting it. Psoriasis is not contagious. Unlike chickenpox or a cold, you cannot catch psoriasis from someone.  You also CANNOT get psoriasis by:  Swimming in a pool with someone who has psoriasis Touching someone who has psoriasis Having sex with someone who has psoriasis While we know that psoriasis isn’t contagious, scientists are still trying to determine exactly how psoriasis develops.  Scientists have learned that a person’s immune system and genes play a role in causing psoriasis. Here’s what studies have revealed about each of these.  Immune system:  When a person has psoriasis, something goes wrong in the immune system. The individual's immune system starts to attack the body’s skin cells. This attack causes the body to make new skin cells more often. The extra skin cells pile up on the surface of the skin, and you see...

 Are you interested in manicure and pedicure? What are the things to look for in a salon for safety manicure and pedicure? What are the measures to be taken before applying bright nail polish? What is the right time for shaving ? Welcome to the Part IV of nail series: Manicure and Pedicure safety  Having beautiful nails is less a matter of luck and more a matter of caring for them correctly. Here are dermatologists’ top manicure and pedicure tips: Apply a cream to moisturize your nails , especially after removing nail polish since most removers contain chemicals that dry the nails. To prevent infection,  never cut or forcefully push back your cuticles . If you must push them back, only do so gently after a shower or bath. While most nail salons follow strict cleanliness and disinfection guidelines,  look for the following when visiting a salon :  Does your nail technician have the necessary experience and/or license, if required? Are the stations clean? Does the...

What is Nail Psoriasis and how to treat? Do you have pitted nails? Do you have Curved nails? Do you have spoon-shaped nails? Welcome to the part III of nail series! SKIN DISEASES AND NAIL Nail is a window of many skin and systemic diseases.  Proper nail care is important to prevent nail infections and to have a good cosmetic appeal in the long run.  Any abnormal-looking nails should be properly consulted with a certified Dermatologist to Diagnose many diseases at an earlier stage. What is Nail Psoriasis?   If you have psoriasis, it’s important to check your fingernails and toenails for signs of nail psoriasis. Common signs include: Tiny dents in your nails (called “nail pits”) White, yellow, or brown discoloration Crumbling nails Nail(s) separating from your finger or toe Buildup beneath your nail Blood under your nail If you notice any of these signs or another problem with a nail, tell your dermatologist. Treatment can help clear nail psoriasis and reduce pain. Without ...

  What is Paronychia ? What are the symptoms of chronic Paronychia? What are the self care measures? Welcome to the Part II of Nail series : Paronychia Paronychia is a common infection of the skin around the finger or toenails (the nail folds). There are two types - ‘acute paronychia’ develops quickly and lasts for a short period of time; and ‘chronic paronychia’ develops slowly, lasting for several weeks and often comes back. Chronic paronychia is not caught from someone else. Acute Paronychiais often caused by the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, although any number of germs such as candida (yeast) or the cold sore virus (herpes simplex) can be involved. Acute Paronychia usually starts after a minor injury to the nail fold, such as from nail biting, picking or manicures. The affected area is red, warm, tender and swollen. After a while pus may be seen, which can form around the nail and may lift the nail. Chronic paronychia is caused by a mixture of yeasts (can...

WHY NAIL CARE IS MORE IMPORTANT?  HOW TO STOP BITING YOUR NAILS? HOW TO TRIM YOUR NAILS? TIPS FOR HEALTHY NAILS Welcome back! This month will be a series of posts related to Nail. Let us NAIL IT! Why Nail care is more important?  Nail, a skin appendage, deserves more importance. Nail is a window of many skin and systemic diseases. Proper nail care is important to prevent nail infections and to have a good cosmetic appeal in the long run. Any abnormal looking nails should be properly consulted with a certified Dermatologist to Diagnose many diseases at an earlier stage. HOW TO STOP BITING YOUR NAILS? Nail biting typically begins in childhood and can continue through adulthood, and the side effects can be more than cosmetic. Repeated nail biting can make the skin around your nails feel sore, and it can damage the tissue that makes nails grow, resulting in abnormal-looking nails. Chronic nail biting can also leave you vulnerable to infection as you pass harmful bacteria and virus...

  What are head lice? What are the symptoms of head lice infestation? Self-care (What can I do?)  Can head lice infestation be prevented? Welcome! The topic for this week post is head lice What are head lice? Head lice are very common. They are small (adult lice are the size of a sesame seed) grey-brown insects that live only on human scalps. They cannot fly or jump; neither can they burrow into the scalp. They can affect anyone, with long or short hair, no matter how clean the hair is. How are head lice acquired? Head lice are usually picked up by head-to-head contact; it takes about 30 seconds for a single louse to transfer from one scalp to another. Less often, sharing hats, combs or pillows can spread them. Head lice live only on humans and die in a day or two away from the human scalp. They cannot be caught from animals. Head lice can affect anyone, but are: Most common in children between the ages of 4 and 11 More common in girls than boys Most often found at the start o...