MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Contact irritants, trauma, and moisture are the most common causes of onycholysis, but other associations exist.

Detailed explanation-2: -A nail disease or onychosis is a disease or deformity of the nail. Although the nail is a structure produced by the skin and is a skin appendage, nail diseases have a distinct classification as they have their own signs and symptoms which may relate to other medical conditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Inflammation of the nail bed (onychia) is one of the most common infections affecting the fingers and toes. It is usually caused by bacteria and manifests itself as pus under the skin.