What is Onycholysis and how is it treated?
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Eliminating the predisposing cause of the onycholysis is the best treatment. ... Psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA) treatment has also been reported as an effective therapy for psoriatic onycholysis. Note the following: Patients should avoid trauma to the affected nail, and keep the nail bed dry.