Dermatology & Cosmetology

Dermatological nail diseases

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Nail diseases are distinct from diseases of the skin. Although nails are a skin appendage, they have their own signs and symptoms which may relate to other medical conditions. Nail conditions that show signs of infection or inflammation require medical assistance. Deformity or disease of the nails may be referred to as onychosis. Other nail diseases are Onycholysis, onychomycosis, tinea unguium, allergic contact dermatitis. Onycholysis is the painless of the nail from the nail bed. Onychomycosis is very difficult eradicate. 

The market size and statistics for the nail disease related industries reached $53bn, annually growing by 2.4%. The industry is dominated by non-employers, which are expected to make up 92.7% of companies in the industry.