Fingernails pitting

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560684 tn?1306712545 pitting of fingernails is common with eczema, they can have ridges in them too. the pubic itching could be eczema, but i would get it checked out as it could be many other things too, not related to sexual activity etc.
1549643 tn?1495759353 All of my toenails have turned white. Some ridges. One has some brown spots. My fingernails, you can see the change occuring but not as noticable & I have ridges in all of my fingernails. My doctor could not give me any explanation except that it wasn't due to fungus.
Avatar m tn I can understand your concern for the pitting and yellowish discoloration of the nails. Two possibilities which can cause both pitting and yellowish discoloration of the nails are: 1) Fungal infection of the nails. It is also called onychomycosis and the commonest presenting feature is thickening and discoloration of the nailbed which may be white, black, yellow or green.
Avatar m tn Dear dr I wish to have someone professional to help me I was noticing my nails that there is some changes in them, i search the web and i found similar photos of mine , They name it pitting finger nail disease as if there is a disease hiden in me and my nails are giving me sort of notifications :( i would appreciate if any help can be given , i googled too much and i am lost and fraightened, My nails are pitted but not too much as in most photos, i have some pitting in each u can not notice
919799 tn?1246034066 Ok since all I have been doing is googling everything since my test results got me no where I read about pretibial myxedema. Anyone had this ? Can this just be swelling in front if the shins ? I've had this swelling for months on the left leg but it starts at the bend where my foot meets my leg /ankle then there is a hump from there for about 2-1/2 -3 in up my shin area -wish I could post a pic with this iPhone.
Avatar n tn I would suggest you just give your doctor a call ....it depends on how bad the swelling is and if it is "pitting" or not. ( Pitting is when you push down on your skin, does it make an indention and then you count how many seconds it takes for the skin to return to normal appearance. 1 sec is +1, 2 sec is +2, and etc. anything more then 4 sec is generally referred to as just +4) It may also depend on what you are taking the flagyl for. For example...
Avatar m tn They took some sort of scan of my eye that actually shows the pitting in my new new lens. The doctor said there is pitting and some people tolerate it and some don’t. What I see on the image is that the pitting is relatively close to the center of my lens. I think this is why it is so irritating to me. I wanted to include an image from the scan but don’t see any way to add images. There are a number of pock marks in the lens slightly off from center. Please help.
Avatar n tn Is it regular edema or pitting edema? Pitting is when you press on an area and it stays depressed for a few minutes. In non-pitting edema, which usually affects the legs or arms, pressure that is applied to the skin does not result in a persistent indentation. Non-pitting edema can occur in certain disorders of the lymphatic system such as lymphedema, which is a disturbance of the lymphatic circulation that may occur after a mastectomy, lymph node surgery, or congenitally.
Avatar m tn Generally I feel fine, (aside from the insane anxiety) the only symptoms I have noticed is pitting of the nails? Is this related to HIV? I have read that pitting of the nails is caused by psoriasis or eczema. From time to time i get eczema in tiny almost unnoticeable spots... I had psoriasis on my scalp as a child, but thats it. I'm a pretty healthy guy in general... I train 4 times a week and eat healthily most of the time.
Avatar n tn i have little red spots on forehead that itch. i also have some very mild nail pitting on the nails of my hand. could this be psoriasis.
Avatar f tn Additionally, I am having (and have been for about two years) edema in my ankles and legs on a daily basis. It sometimes will have pitting and other times not. My PCP put me on Lasix (20mg), which helps sometimes and other times, it doesn't. I try to run a few times per week to help with the swelling and it will help a very tiny bit. So, I went to a new Endo this week and he drew tons of blood. Here is what was found: TSH 0.95 (range: 0.40-4.50) T4 8.3 (range: 4.5-12.
Avatar f tn m a 35 yr old female recently diagnosed as hypothyroid after I saw my doctor for pitting edema in my legs, feet and hands. The swelling lasted for about 5 days. After a few weeks of 50 mcg of Levothroid, my edema returned, about 10 days before my menstrual cycle. My doctor just retested my TSH levels which are now at 1.4, but we are awaiting addt'l results for thyroid antibodies. We do know that my CRP levels keep elevating which is a mystery. Maybe it's from my thyroid?
Avatar m tn Examine your fingernails. There are many signs in the fingernails that can show internal deficiencies. If the tip of the nail is spooned, it may indicate low iron or B-12. Pitting brown spots may indicate vitamin C or folic acid depletion. Longitudinal striations are often recognized as a sign of general malabsorption. White spots or marks can indicate low zinc or calcium. Nails that are thin and splitting can suggest magnesium, copper or essential fatty acid deficiency.
1674823 tn?1307263620 I have been noted to have domed fingernails but not apparently 'clubbed' They have been like this as long as I can remember What might cause domed nails but not clubbed. ???
Avatar f tn The doctor says my thyroid hormone levels fluctuates as do my symptoms. My fingernails are the worst and I am so very tired and weak. They are very soft and thin with ridges. I thought the synthyroid was supposed to help with these issues. Am I wrong and is something else going wrong This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/263637'>Fingernails indicative of thyroid problems?</a>.
745313 tn?1323142298 I knew about the thinning hair, which I am experiencing to a much, MUCH worse degree than I expected (but hey, it's summer!! ) But I have never read anything about tx affecting your fingernails. It only makes sense, as they are both made of the same thing - but has anyone else had this problem? Mine are awful! They are like paper, thin, peeling, and constantly ripping, even though they are cut completely short.
Avatar f tn Anyone have terrible fingernails with their VDD? I ask because for the past few years my nails have been very blah, the minute they start to grow they just split and peel. Now, I have noticed being on the VD for the past few weeks/months my nails finally seem to be growing slowly and not splitting or peeling, yet anyhow.
1067423 tn?1267740670 Hey there, girl.....I don't know. It sounds terrible. When I was getting chemo, I had an eruption of psoriasis and I lost my toenails and they aren't coming back....chemo ended 5 years ago. I hurt my toes all the time; but I know it would be much worse if it was my finger nails. I wish I could offer some help. Maybe someone will come along and know something helpful. Have you spoken to your doc or your chemo team about this? That's a good place to start.
Avatar f tn Not sure if this is the right forum, but I couldnt really find a specific place to post. I've had quite large "pitting" and horizontal ridges in both of my thumbnails for quite a few years now. No pain, swelling, or any other issues, just the cosmetic appearance that bothers me. I'm a healthy person with no underlying medical issues that I am aware of and blood pressure is normal (I read that blood pressure issues could cause this).
Avatar f tn If you have pitting edema- where if you press down on the swollen area the indentation or 'pit' stays you might want to go see your PCP or even go to the ER. Pitting edema can be very serious and differs from regular edema or swelling. Here's a basic definition & pic of pitting edema. There's better information out there; but, especially if this is unusual for you you might want to really consider getting checked out by a MD. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?
Avatar f tn For the past couple months I have had a problem with pitting edema, mainly on my left left ankle and calf, but on my right leg a little as well. A couple weeks ago I finally visited a doctor regarding this issue. All she did was order blood work to check for diabetes and thyroid problems and all the labs came back good, no problems. She prescribed Lasix (20mg) to be taken once daily for 30 days. However, the problem still persist and some days are better than others.
Avatar f tn I've been having really bad pitting Edema in my legs/ankles/feet that keep getting worse. Its gotten so bad I have a hard time bending over, doing ANY activity and I keep falling (its also painful).
Avatar f tn i am 27 years old five foot five and 254 pounds my husband and i just moved from another state so ive been on my feet a lot. could that be the cause of my ankle having pitting edema?
Avatar n tn However, a few months after the injury, i developed pitting edema in my right shin. My whole leg swells from the ankle to my hips, but the only part that pits is on top of my shin bone. It's worse when I wear anything with elastic on my legs or if I stand for a long time, but my right leg is always noticeably bigger than my left. I went to the doctor and was told it should go away after a few weeks, but that was two years ago and it is as bad as when it started. Any suggestions?
Avatar n tn i am a 50 yr old pre-menopausal woman with non-tender pitting edema in both shins (not feet, ankles, or legs) worse on the left, very very slight on the rt.. it goes away at night or with elevation. i have had an ekg, liver and kidney function tests and seen 2 md's all negative and unremarkable. i have alos seen a massage therapist the specializes in lymphatic issues and she is perplexed as well since she feels that my lymphatic system is very clear and uncongested.