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Nail beds

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Nail beds
The underlying connective tissue that nourishes the finger and toenails.
Mentioned in: Lymphedema


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Pale nail beds are linked to anemia, or a low level of normal red blood cells.
The microorganisms responsible for the infection are called dermatophytes or tinea unguium, which passes through small skin breaks between the nails and the nail beds.
We educate them on good hygiene, flushing their toilet twice after use, good hydration, watching for fevers, when to go to the emergency department, skin changes, including nail beds, etc.
 
 
 
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