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    GlossaryNail Psoriasis (Psoriatic Nail Disease)

    condition where psoriasis affects fingernails and toenails, causing pitting

    Nail psoriasis, also known as psoriatic nail disease, is a condition where psoriasis affects the fingernails and toenails. It can cause a variety of symptoms, including pitting (small dents) in the nails, discoloration, thickening, and separation of the nail from the nail bed (onycholysis). This condition is often associated with psoriatic arthritis and can significantly impact nail appearance and function.

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