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GlossaryNail Discoloration

abnormal change in nail color due to various factors

Nail discoloration, also known as discolored nails or nail pigmentation, refers to any abnormal change in the color of the nails. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including fungal infections, trauma, systemic diseases, or exposure to certain chemicals. For instance, yellow nails might indicate a fungal infection, while blue nails could suggest a lack of oxygen in the blood.

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research Heterogeneous red–white discoloration of the nail bed and distal onycholysis in a patient with COVID‐19

8 citations , May 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

A COVID-19 patient had unusual nail discoloration and nail separation possibly due to the virus's effects on small blood vessels.

research Tobacco-associated yellow discoloration of upper lip hair: smoker's mustache

4 citations , January 2015 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

Smoking can cause yellowing of upper lip hair.

research Clinico-etiological Study of Nail Disorders at a Tertiary Care Center in Maharashtra, India

2 citations , October 2021 in “Journal of skin and stem cell”

Nail disorders are often related to jobs like housework and manual labor, with cosmetic issues being the main concern, and are commonly caused by skin diseases like psoriasis.