MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Onychomadesis (nail shedding) is defined as the proximal nail plate detached from the proximal nail fold by a whole thickness sulcus. The causes include mechanical trauma, autoimmune diseases, major medical illness, medications, idiopathic and infections [1, 2, 3, 4].

Detailed explanation-2: -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.