According to your description you might be
experiencing onycholysis or onychomadesis.
Onycholysis is a loosening of the exposed
portion of the nail from the nail bed,
usually beginning at the free edge and
continuing to the lunula. It is frequently
associated with an internal disorder,
trauma, infection, nail fungi, allergy to
nail enhancement products or side effects
of drugs.
Onychomadesis is the separation of a nail
from the nail bed. Common causes include a
localized infection, minor injury to the
matrix bed, or severe systemic illness. It
is sometimes a side effect of chemotherapy
or x-ray treatments for cancer. A new nail
plate will form once the cause of the
disease is removed.
You may want to consult a dermatologist
about your nail problem.
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