differences between left and right hemispheres. 1  for many functions, there are no substantial differences between the left and right hemispheres. 2  lateralization of function is statistical rather than absolute. 3  tendencies:
When the nail plate separates from the nail bed, it causes a white discoloration. This is called onycholysis. This can be due to infection, trauma, or products used on the nails. Other causes for onycholysis include psoriasis and thyroid disease. Pitting. Pitting refers to small depressions, or little pits in the nail.
It makes it impossible to grow them out and your nail polish always chips faster. It turns out the condition has a name: onychoschisis, which is the splitting of the nails at the end. Dermatologist Heidi Waldorf tells Fashionista it's mostly a condition that arises as we age, when our nails stop growing uniformly. The good news is that there are steps we can take to stop it from happening.