Posted by Steeler Tookahn on May 18, 2002, at 22:45:52
In reply to Only finger and toe nails affected? » Steeler Tookahn, posted by IsoM on May 15, 2002, at 1:06:05
> Seeing both hair & nails are made of keratin, have you noticed any problems, or even diffeences, with your hair? I would think if your nails are affected but it's not a fungus, it's more likely to be a problem with keratin synthesis - perhaps relating to different protein production. You've got me curious now.
I have not noticed any problem with my hair other than watching it turn gray as I age. My nails are also suffering from onycholysis. That is where the nail tends to pull away from the nail bed. This again is caused by either a fungus or trauma to the nail. Again, fungus is ruled out and trauma is out because it is happening to all toe and finger nails. It is amazing how little information doctors (and holistic health practioners) have on this. I'm glad its got you thinking. Any clues to this would be interesting. I just keep wondering if it's med related, even though I never see it listed as a side effect of any psych med.
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