Author(s):
Kanishka Lakhmani, Rita Lala
Email(s):
rr.lala@kmkcp.edu.in
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2024.00711 
Address:
Kanishka Lakhmani1, Rita Lala2*
1PhD Scholar, Prin. K.M. Kundnani College of Pharmacy, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
2Associate Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutics, Prin. K. M. Kundnani College of Pharmacy, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 17,
Issue - 9,
Year - 2024
ABSTRACT:
Changes in nails are not only a concern for aesthetic appeal but also can be a window to an internal problem or disease. Delay in taking therapy for nail problems can aggravate the condition and drastically affect performance of task of everyday life, hampering the overall wellbeing of human. Onychoschizia, onychomycosis, paronychia, nail psoriasis, longitudinal melanonychia, are usual nail problems observed in medical practice, originating from infections, swelling or injuries of nails. Accurate diagnosis can be done through nail surface microscopy, computed tomography, biopsy and fungal studies. Nail disease management needs personalized therapy. Root cause for the problem such as ceasing the drug causing nail problems or surgical intervention can be done. Appropriate manicure and methods to reduce harm to the injured nails is a key aspect. Nail disorders can occur irrespective of age. Most of the nail problems due to infections. This review article enlists the details of types of nail disorders and recent treatment avenues.
Cite this article:
Kanishka Lakhmani, Rita Lala. Drug Delivery Through Nails: An Overview. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2024; 17(9):4608-2. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2024.00711
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Kanishka Lakhmani, Rita Lala. Drug Delivery Through Nails: An Overview. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2024; 17(9):4608-2. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2024.00711 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-17-9-72
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