Did you also mention that you have raynauds?
I think since you have more than one nail lifting its more likely that you have something systemic going on. Whether it is autoimmune, thyroid (also could be autoimmune), or vascular - one of those two doctors can help.
The other thing worth mentioning is that sometimes the nail manifestation can be the worst part of an autoimmune process. There seems to be a spectrum of severity in symptoms when it comes to RA, Lupus, Psoriasis, etc... I think its smart to get all of the necessary bloodwork (Rheumatoid factor, ANA, anti-dsDNA antibody, blah blah blah). I went ahead and got all of that blood work and had a positive ANA - which isn't very specific, but its found in many autoimmune processes. I do not have abnormal thyroid markers tho - whew.
Good info..thanks!
How do you fix it? I have the same thing and it is also on my toes. I am a diabetic. Please help!!!!! i dont want to lose my nails.
Anyone taken antibiotics recently? I have a patient (I am a home health care nurse) and while she is on some of the same medications (synthroid, premarin) she also has had a number of antibiotics. Wondering if this is a side effect?
For many years, I have had to be careful about using any polish on my nails. When I used it, the nails would lift off from my nail beds. I also had weak nails and have dry skin. I thought I would never have nice nails. I am 67m years of age and this was a problem throughout my entire life.
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Hello everyone,
Just a quick note to say that this started happening to me and I have also had dryness of the skin in the area of the nail. The problem may be the cold weather, I found that I had a hole in my glove while cycling to work and when I stopped cycling for a few days that nail got better. The cold will affect blood flow and thus oxygen supply so I suggest that you keep your fingures warm and see if that helps. Even wear gloves indoors for a while (plus moisturise) and see if it helps