Courtney is a registered nurse with over 13 years of experience in the clinical setting, helping individuals navigate their way through their healthcare journeys. She has been in the frontlines ...

In addition to psoriasis, what conditions cause nail pitting? What can be done about it? —Sandra Willingmyre, MD, Camden, N.J. Nail pitting occurs in response to pathology in the nail matrix, mostly ...

Edema occurs when the capillaries leak fluid into the surrounding tissues of the body, which causes the fluid to accumulate in the area, ultimately leading to swelling. Chronic edema involves the ...

There are several different edema types, each affecting various parts of the body and linked to distinct causes. Peripheral edema commonly affects the legs, feet, and ankles, though it can also ...

Nail pitting is when small depressions appear on the surface of the nails. Pits in nails can be shallow or deep, depending on the individual case. Nail depressions are often found in people with ...