Psoriasis in the fingernails

I have the same problem with my nail beds. Currently I've got a green thumb nail (hunter green in fact); pits and ridges in the other nails; horrible ingrown tonail on my big toe. I've been dealing with this for about 9 years. It comes and goes. I hopefully will be starting on Humera here w/in the next couple of days. If this works I will definetely post my results.

I went to my derm recently b/c I am having a problem with my pinky finger nail...I was afraid it was psoriasis (I have that on my scalp only) but it turned out it was yeast infection...I had been worried it was psoriasis and asked the treatment if it should move to my nails and he too stated that there really isn't much they can do for it....one has to hope that the big guns (humira, etc) may help...Im currently on humira for my crohn's and while it has done wonders for that disease, it has done nothing for my psoriasis...in fact I think its worse on my scalp since humira....I wish you well...debbie

I have UC and started getting psoriasis in the fingernail too, also other parts of body, legs, hands, feet, scalp, chest, quite a bit in fact. Anyways, all of the psoriasis started after starting Humira. I ended Humira in July 2009, and the psoriasis is still here. Mostly cleared up, but fingernail is still nasty looking. Also, hands and feet are still bad. One doctor at the Mayo Clinic told me he has seen this in 3 other patients who were started on Humira, so i am not sure what to do. Just waiting and hoping that it over time goes away some more. I am not willing to try any more medications.

I'm using Daivonex (calcipitriol) scalp solution for my nails, if you catch it early enough, it seems to work.  Though the best remedy ever is pulling the nail off completely, grows back good as new as testified by my big toenail which looked quite unsightly for a time.

The only nail on my fingertips that hasn't suffered periodically, was the one i cut off when i was a kid and had it reattached - its a slightly different shape to the others, but not once have i ever seen any sign of P under the nail.  I wouldn't recommend that as a treatmant option though. 

Hope this helps someone.

This is my first post, but I have had Psoriasis for many years. The thing that works best for me is a tanning salon although I am very careful to do it minimally. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease and may/may not be accompanied by other autoimmune diseases. The ridges on the nails is related to the Psoriasis. My doctor suspects I have another autoimmune disease and has run all sorts of tests, but to date hasn't found anything specific. However, he has told me there has recently been a huge break through in identifying autoimmune diseases. He is a very specific specialist at one of the nations most respected medical centers.

For 10 years I've suffered with detached nail beds on my ring and pinky fingers.  I started taking pre-natal vitamins as a friend recommended this for nail and hair growth (not pregnant or even trying).  Its been 4 months and for the first time in 10 years, I can wear clear nail polish.  The nails beds have re-attached.  Not sure it was the pre-natal vitamins or the Sally Hansen Maximum Growth Program, but those are the only two things I've done differently.

I do suffer from mild Psoriasis on my arms, but the nails have been my biggest worry and concern for many years now.

I hope this helps.

Hi! I have had nail psoriasis for over 10 years. It started when I went back to grad school. Long story short, drs. treated me for fungal infections, found out it was psoriasis, drs confirmed, and yes, said "no treatment" or if there is it will require a liver biopsy after taking it for 3 months. However, about a year ago I started taking something called "Rythmia Core Nutrition" not expecting much of anything, but to my shock, my nails were in total remission by six months. Would not have been able to test this treatment except they discontinued this supplement. Within two months my nails starting pitting, getting oil spots, black lines, separating, etc. After some research and begging to find a replacement (which has come out, by the way, it is called "NutriGen" by Jeunesse at twice the price!) I have discovered that the primary ingrediant which has helped me is AC-11, a derivative of Cats Claw. I have tried AIO Premium Cellular Health, which I found before NutriGen came out, which also works and has AC-11 as the primary ingredient. What I do know is that it appears that people find AC-11 helpful with many health issues and, at the same time, they are having a harder time finding this supplement. But for me, it is nothing short of a miracle to finally have normal nails again. The good thing is that if anyone tries it for psoriatic nails if it is working you would see it within a few weeks to one month. The nail bed becomes pink again. It is worth taking a before and after picture of your nails just to compare. My toes nails are getting better but this took two to three months to see a difference and 6 to 8 months to have a much improved result. I hope this is helpful to someone else as it is a really disfiquring condition and quite painful. Good luck.

Does anyone know where I can buy this ac-11 as I also suffer from psoriasis under my nails. I live in Vancouver Canada and have been looking on line as well. I was under the site healthylifetube.com and they said that ac-11 differs from all other uncaria tomentosa products some of which are sold under the common name cats claw. Is it not but the same ingredient? Any information would be great as I am leery since ther are so many scams out there.

Thanks, D

I got psoriasis in my pinky nail not long ago. For me, apple cider vinegar worked. I poured some in a cup and stuck my finger in it while I surfed the internet and kept my mind busy. I probably left it in there 30 minutes or so. It actually worked. Can't seem to get it to work for my scalp, but hey it's worth a shot for those of you out there with it in your nails.

Soaking your nails in warm water could be helpful, lightly scrub the nails, make sure to take bath and shower regularly, exposure to sun would be helpful.

Hi, I have had mild psoriaris for  about 30 years. What works for me and no physician could explain me the reason is commercial nailpolish (anyone). When I take it off, I start feeling pain some time while after, this is variable, but usually is a matter of minutes. In ocassions the pain was so strong that I could not got sleep easily. But wat is certain is that after I paint again my nails, there is pain relief. the stronger the pain, the longer the time for the pain to dissapear. Never more than some hours. Sensibility could take longer. But if I keep my nails painted and short, there is no pain, and they keep sticked to the skin.

I hope my experience can help someone.