Posted by IsoM on May 19, 2002, at 2:37:40
In reply to Re: Only finger and toe nails affected?, posted by Steeler Tookahn on May 18, 2002, at 22:45:52
Psoriasis, Reiter's syndrome, paronychia, pityriasis rubra pilaris, lichen planus, acrodermatitis continua, Bazex's syndrome, pachyonychia congenita (which is very rare & inherited), & lastly, onychomychosis all can cause nails to become more brittle & to separate from the nail bed. Now aren't you glad you asked?
Seriously though, I don't know that much about it but I know it can have many causes. Onycholysis is more a symptom than a diagnosis. Your dermatologist has probably checked out any that might apply to you.
If you want to check out more & put some questions to him/her, here's a site with further info on it & even more possible causes. I'm assuming you've read lots already about it though.
http://www.emedicine.com/DERM/topic299.htm
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