Symptom guide · Dermatology & Aesthetics
Discoloured Nails
What discoloured nails can point to, how urgent it is, and who assesses it in the UAE.
Also known as yellow nails, dark nail, white nail
At a glance
Quick facts
- Also known as
- yellow nails, dark nail, white nail
- Body region
- Nails
- Care area
- Dermatology & Aesthetics
- Conditions linked
- 5
Possible causes
Conditions that can cause discoloured nails
Listed alphabetically. This list is not ranked by likelihood.
- Bruised NailCommon among people with bruised nail.
- Green Nail SyndromeCommon among people with green nail syndrome.
- MelanonychiaCommon among people with melanonychia.
- Nail FungusVery common among people with nail fungus. Long-term condition.
- Nail PsoriasisCommon among people with nail psoriasis. Long-term condition.
These figures describe how often each condition causes this symptom — not how likely it is that this symptom is caused by that condition. Most symptoms have a common, harmless explanation.
Treatment by cause
How the causes of discoloured nails are treated
Treatment follows the diagnosis, not the symptom. Each row is a linked condition and a treatment used for it.
| If the cause is | Treatment used | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Nail Fungus | Oral Antifungal Treatment | First line |
| Green Nail Syndrome | Topical Antibiotic Therapy | First line |
| Bruised Nail | Nail Surgery | First line |
| Nail Fungus | Topical Antifungal Treatment | Second line |
| Nail Fungus | Laser Treatment For Nail Fungus | Second line |
| Nail Psoriasis | Steroid Injection Into The Skin | Second line |
| Melanonychia | Nail Surgery | Second line |
| Nail Fungus | Nail Surgery | Third line |
| Nail Psoriasis | Biologic Therapy | Third line |
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Dermatology & Skin Care in Dubai
Where discoloured nails is assessed depends on what is causing it. These are licensed dermatology & skin care listed in Dubai.
Wafi Mall - 1st Floor - Code “B”/ Entrance - Gate 3 Oud Metha Rd - inside the mall - Umm Hurair Second - Dubai Healthcare City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Insurance Accepted
Al Ferdous 4, Al Wasl Road 603, AL SAFFA FIRST, Dubai
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +24 more
The mall, Jumeira Street 856a, UM SUQAIM SECOND, Dubai
Accepts: Thiqa, AXA, Bupa Global, Dubai Insurance Company +10 more
The Arcade, 4 Street 8, Al Garhoud, Dubai
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +26 more
Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.
A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.
Symptom relief
Treatments used to relieve discoloured nails
Related symptoms
Other nails symptoms
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Who assesses this in the UAE
These are the specialties that treat the conditions linked to this symptom. Every listed doctor holds a UAE licence.
Questions people ask
Can discoloured nails be a sign of nail fungus?
Yes. Discoloured nails: very common among people with nail fungus. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can discoloured nails be a sign of nail psoriasis?
Yes. Discoloured nails: common among people with nail psoriasis. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can discoloured nails be a sign of melanonychia?
Yes. Discoloured nails: common among people with melanonychia. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can discoloured nails be a sign of green nail syndrome?
Yes. Discoloured nails: common among people with green nail syndrome. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Keep reading
More about discoloured nails
- Can discoloured nails be a sign of nail fungus?
- Can oral antifungal treatment help with discoloured nails?
- Can discoloured nails be a sign of nail psoriasis?
- Can discoloured nails be a sign of melanonychia?
- Can discoloured nails be a sign of green nail syndrome?
- Can discoloured nails be a sign of bruised nail?
Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.