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A laceration of the nail bed causes bleeding into the constricted area underneath the hard nail plate. [1] The blood pools under the nail, giving a reddish, brownish, blueish, or grey/blackish discoloration. The blood puts pressure to the nailbed causing pain which can be throbbing in quality and disappears when the pressure on the nail bed is ...
Trauma to the nail can cause the nail plate to be torn from the nail bed. [17] Unlike other types of avulsion, when a nail is lost, it is not typically reattached. Following the loss of the nail, the nail bed forms a germinal layer which hardens as the cells acquire keratin and becomes a new nail. [ 18 ]
Hematomas can be subdivided by size. By definition, ecchymoses are 1 centimetres in size or larger, and are therefore larger than petechiae (less than 3 millimetres in diameter) [12] or purpura (3 to 10 millimetres in diameter). [13] Ecchymoses also have a more diffuse border than other purpura. [14]
A black line in your nail can be a sign of melanoma, or it can be a normal part of your nail bed. A woman's story can help you identify the difference. 'Bruise' turned out to be deadly melanoma ...
Green nail syndrome is an infection that can develop in individuals whose hands are frequently submerged in water resulting in discolouration of the nails from shades of green to black. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] It may also occur as transverse green stripes that are ascribed to intermittent episodes of infection. [ 3 ]
Onycholysis is a common medical condition characterized by the painless detachment of the nail from the nail bed, usually starting at the tip and/or sides. [1] On the hands, it occurs particularly on the ring finger but can occur on any of the fingernails. It may also happen to toenails. Onycholysis can occur in many conditions, including ...
The Louisville-based chain recently announced it is bringing back its beloved Nashville hot sauce. To celebrate, it's launching a variety of bowls that feature this fan-favorite sauce.
Sounds like the Cold Cut Combo might want to watch its back. It should come as no surprise that people have a lot to say about the menu item—@snackolator's post was met with hundreds of comments ...