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Natural Treatment Options for Nail Disorders.

Daniela Baboun¹, Marita Yaghi², Jonette E Keri²

¹FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.

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|April 4, 2024

Summary

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This review examines natural treatments for common nail disorders, finding some evidence exists but cautioning against unverified claims. Clinicians must guide patients toward safe, effective natural remedies for nail health.

Keywords:

Chloronychia Congenital malalignment of the great toes Nail brittleness Nail disorders Nail lichen planus Nail psoriasis Onychocryptosis Onycholysis Onychomycosis Paronychia Periungual verrucae

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Dermatology
Integrative Medicine
Pharmacology

Background:

Growing patient demand for natural treatments in dermatology presents challenges due to limited scientific validation.
Clinicians require evidence-based guidance for recommending natural therapies for various nail conditions.
Existing literature reviews on natural nail disorder treatments are scarce.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide dermatologists and general practitioners with a consolidated review of scientific evidence for natural treatments of common nail disorders.
To assist healthcare professionals in differentiating between effective natural remedies and unsubstantiated claims.
To enhance patient safety and treatment outcomes by promoting informed decision-making regarding natural nail disorder therapies.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature search and review of existing studies on natural treatments for nail disorders.
Analysis of scientific evidence supporting or refuting the efficacy of natural remedies for conditions like onychomycosis and nail psoriasis.
Synthesis of findings to guide clinical recommendations.

Main Results:

Some natural treatments for specific nail disorders demonstrate scientific support.
Significant variability exists in the quality and quantity of evidence for different natural remedies.
The indiscriminate use of unverified natural treatments poses risks of poisoning and adverse health effects.

Conclusions:

Clinicians play a crucial role in educating patients about evidence-based natural treatments for nail disorders.
Healthcare professionals must be knowledgeable to discern effective natural therapies from misleading claims.
Informed guidance is essential for improving patient safety and optimizing treatment results in nail disorder management.