Nail Care
Healthy nails are an important part of overall skin health. We treat a wide range of nail problems.
Conditions we manage:
Fungal Nail Infections
Nails become discolored, thickened, and brittle due to fungal growth.
Thickened or Brittle Nails
Nails lose normal strength or texture, often from injury, infection, or aging.
Ingrown Nails
Nails grow into surrounding skin, causing pain, swelling, or infection.
Nail Changes in Skin Diseases
Psoriasis, eczema, and lichen planus may cause pitting, ridges, or discoloration of nails.
Our Doctor
Dr Karthik Sunki M.D
Dr. Karthik Sunki is a post-graduate in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad. “Healthy skin, healthy life” is a credo that our doctor wholeheartedly supports.
Achievements
During the years 2018-2020, Dr. Karthik participated in national conferences and presented three papers that won awards.
• Dr. Karthik Participated in the “Asia-Pacific Dermatology and Aesthetic conference” in Singapore in 2019, where he delivered a presentation orally.
Nail Care
Healthy nails are an important part of overall skin health. We treat a wide range of nail problems to maintain both function and appearance.
CONDITIONS WE MANAGE
Fungal Nail Infections
Description: Nails become discolored, thickened, and brittle due to fungal growth.
Causes: Fungal organisms (dermatophytes), moisture, poor hygiene, or trauma.
Common Symptoms: Yellowing, thickening, brittleness, crumbling edges.
Diagnosis: Clinical evaluation; KOH mount or fungal culture for confirmation.
Treatment Options: Topical antifungal creams, oral antifungal medications, nail debridement.
Thickened or Brittle Nails
Description: Nails lose normal strength or texture, often from injury, infection, or aging.
Causes: Trauma, chronic infections, nutritional deficiencies, aging.
Common Symptoms: Fragile, splitting, rough, or discolored nails.
Diagnosis: Clinical examination and history; sometimes lab tests for underlying conditions.
Treatment Options: Nail strengthening treatments, biotin supplementation, topical care, and correction of underlying cause.
Ingrown Nails
Description: Nails grow into surrounding skin, causing pain, swelling, or infection.
Causes: Improper nail trimming, tight footwear, trauma, or genetic predisposition.
Common Symptoms: Redness, tenderness, swelling, infection at nail edges.
Diagnosis: Physical examination by a dermatologist or podiatrist.
Treatment Options: Conservative care (soaks, proper trimming), partial nail removal, surgical correction if severe.
Nail Changes in Skin Diseases
Description: Conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and lichen planus may cause pitting, ridges, or discoloration of nails.
Causes: Inflammatory skin conditions affecting the nail matrix or bed.
Common Symptoms: Pitting, longitudinal ridges, onycholysis (separation), color changes.
Diagnosis: Clinical assessment; sometimes biopsy if diagnosis is unclear.
Treatment Options: Treat underlying skin disease, topical or systemic medications, nail care guidance.
OUR DOCTOR
Our Doctor
Dr Karthik Sunki M.D
Dr. Karthik Sunki is a post-graduate in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad. “Healthy skin, healthy life” is a credo that our doctor wholeheartedly supports.
Achievements
During the years 2018-2020, Dr. Karthik participated in national conferences and presented three papers that won awards.
• Dr. Karthik Participated in the “Asia-Pacific Dermatology and Aesthetic conference” in Singapore in 2019, where he delivered a presentation orally.