Toenails and fingernails protect the tissues of toes and fingers. They are made up of layers of a hardened protein called keratin, which is also present in hair and skin. The health of nails can be a clue to one’s overall health. Healthy nails are usually smooth and consistent in color. Specific types of nail discoloration and changes in growth rate can be signs of lung, heart, kidney, and liver diseases, as well as diabetes and anemia. White spots and vertical ridges are harmless.

Nail problems that sometimes require treatment include.

• Bacterial and fungal infections
• Ingrown nails
• Tumors
• Wart

City skin clinic is the only specialized clinic for nail braces. Chemical cautery and laser nail treatments are also done here.