Your nails aren't just cosmetic.

They reveal a lot about your health — and when they’re diseased, they deserve the same expertise as your skin. From fungal infections to deformities to early signs of systemic disease, we treat the full spectrum.

Nails that need more than a manicure.

Nail changes can reveal fungal disease, autoimmune conditions, nutritional deficiencies, and occasionally serious pathology. We treat them as seriously as we treat skin.

Fungal

Fungal Nail Infections

Thickened, discoloured, crumbling nails are usually fungal — and harder to treat than skin fungus. We diagnose with KOH/culture and treat with combinations of topical, oral, and procedural therapies.

Trauma

Ingrown Nails

Painful, recurring ingrown toenails. Treated with conservative care, nail avulsion, or minor procedures depending on severity.

Structural

Nail Separation

Onycholysis — the nail lifting off the nail bed. Often due to trauma, fungal infection, psoriasis, or thyroid dysfunction. Diagnosis of the underlying cause is key.

Pigment

Nail Discolouration

Dark streaks or patches on the nail. Most are harmless but some can indicate melanoma — which is why every case needs proper dermoscopic examination.

Infection

Peri-nail Conditions

Paronychia, cuticle infections — acute and chronic. Often seen in diabetics, people who work with water, or after manicures. Treated based on the cause.

Inflammatory

Nail Psoriasis

Pitting, ridging, and discolouration that often accompanies skin psoriasis. Treatment involves both the nail and systemic management.

Deformity

Nail Deformities

Congenital or acquired nail changes — spoon nails, clubbing, pitting, ridging. Some need only cosmetic management; others point to underlying systemic issues that need investigation.

Your nail concern not listed? We treat many more nail conditions beyond these. Reach out on WhatsApp and we’ll tell you honestly if we can help.

The most
underappreciated part of dermatology.

N

ails get less attention than any other part of dermatology. They take months to grow out, infections are stubborn, and most clinics either misdiagnose them or treat them as purely cosmetic.

"A nail consultation isn't a salon visit. It's a dermatological examination."

I treat nails as seriously as skin. Because nail changes can reveal fungal disease, autoimmune conditions, nutritional deficiencies — and very rarely, malignancies. One of the most diagnostic parts of your body deserves more than cosmetic attention.

Accurate diagnosis. Realistic timelines.

01

Accurate Diagnosis

Fungal, psoriatic, and traumatic changes can all appear similar. We use onychoscopy, mycological testing, and detailed history to reach the right diagnosis before treating.

02

Patience With Timelines

Nails grow slowly. Fingernails take 6 months; toenails 12–18. Any clinic promising a 4-week cure for fungal nails isn’t being honest. We track progress photographically.

03

Systemic Awareness

Chronic nail issues often have systemic drivers — diabetes, thyroid disease, iron deficiency. We investigate when the pattern suggests it, and coordinate with your physician.

04

Conservative When Possible

We use minor procedures only when conservative care won’t suffice. No rushing to avulsion, no unnecessary interventions.

Precision care, across modalities.

Topical & Oral Antifungals

For fungal nail infections — chosen based on severity and patient factors.

Nail Avulsion

Surgical removal of part or all of a nail — for severely infected, ingrown, or deformed nails.

RF Cautery

Removal of warts, skin tags, or tissue around the nail with precision.

Onychoscopy

Non-invasive examination essential for accurate nail diagnosis.

Intralesional Injections

For nail psoriasis and recalcitrant peri-nail conditions.

Systemic Evaluation

Blood tests and investigations when the nail signs suggest underlying systemic conditions.

Our toolkit evolves as the evidence does. Treatments are recommended only after diagnosis — never off a menu.

Your first visit, step by step.

01

Examination

Detailed nail examination, often with onychoscopy, plus review of your full hand and foot.

02

Investigation

Sampling for culture when fungal infection is suspected; blood tests if systemic cause is likely.

03

Treatment & Follow-up

Realistic plan with timeline (3–6 months fingernails, 9–18 months toenails). Follow-ups every 6–8 weeks to track growth.

Answers, honestly.

Still have questions? Reach out on WhatsApp — we’ll answer personally.

Why do fungal nails take so long to treat?

Because the diseased nail has to grow out entirely and be replaced by healthy nail — and nails grow slowly. Fingernails take 6 months; toenails can take 12–18 months. Any treatment that “cures” faster than that is cosmetically masking, not actually healing.

Can I keep doing manicures during treatment?

Depends on the condition. For fungal infections, we usually recommend avoiding nail polish during active treatment. For peri-nail conditions, we’ll advise case-by-case. In general, aggressive manicures — especially at unhygienic salons — cause more nail problems than they solve.

Are oral antifungals safe?

Yes, when used correctly. We screen liver function before and during longer courses. For most patients they’re well-tolerated. We discuss benefits, risks, and monitoring before starting.

Why do ingrown nails keep coming back?

Wrong cutting technique, tight shoes, genetic nail shape, or repeated trauma. For recurrent cases, a minor procedure to permanently narrow the nail edge is usually the definitive solution.

My nails are changing colour — should I worry?

Most nail discolouration is benign, but a single dark streak on one nail needs proper evaluation to rule out melanoma. It’s easy to check with dermoscopy, and it’s worth doing.

Can nail issues be treated online?

Many can, especially when you can send clear photos. Complex cases or those needing procedures are better in-clinic. We’ll guide you at booking.

Related services.

01 / Skin

Medical Dermatology

For nail conditions linked to skin disease like psoriasis, eczema, or lichen planus.

04 / Aesthetic

Aesthetic Medicine

For scar revision around nails and cosmetic peri-nail concerns.

05 / Wellness

Holistic Wellness

For nutritional and systemic causes of recurring nail problems.

Treat your nails like part of your health.

Because they are. Book a consultation with Dr. Aditya Favade — online or in-clinic.

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