Learn what secrets your nails might reveal. Certain nail changes are specific for various dermatological disorders. In addition, examination of nails may also provide an insight into more sinister systemic manifestations in the form of both subtle as well as specific changes. These findings may present as a defect of various anatomical components of the nail unit; nail matrix, nail plate and/or nail bed or vasculature. Since then many more nail findings have been found to be associated with systemic diseases. Therefore, examination of the nails should be an integral part of a complete dermatological examination. Clinicians must acquaint themselves with these nail findings as they can provide a clue in diagnosing certain systemic diseases. Moreover, at times, some nail changes can be a presenting feature before other signs of a systemic disease become clinically evident. With the convenience with which all 20 nails can be examined; certainly, they serve as an important diagnostic tool. Fingernails usually provide more accurate information than toenails, because clinical signs on toenails are often modified by trauma. This app has been created for suggestion purposes. Only for guide. To determine the reason behind a nail abnormality, people should visit a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. The dataset of images used to create the machine learning model that this app uses has been created from the dataset in: https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.5398573.v2 Thanks to the author of dataset Seung Seog Han. I Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea Source datasets: The dataset of images used to create the machine learning model that this app uses has been created from the dataset in: https://figshare.com/articles/Model_Onychomycosis_Training_Datasets_JPG_thumbnails_and_Validation_Datasets_JPG_images_/5398573 Thanks to the author of dataset Seung Seog Han. MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER This application and its usage are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any results from this application are purely for informative purposes and should not be treated as medical advice. You understand and acknowledge that all users of this application are responsible for their own medical care, treatment, and oversight. All of the content provided in the application are for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content is not intended to establish a standard of care to be followed by a user of the application. You understand and acknowledge that you should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health. Medical information changes constantly. Therefore the information on this application should not be considered current, complete or exhaustive, nor should you rely on such information to recommend a course of treatment for you or any other individual. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of this application. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or go to the emergency department. This app does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this application.
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