I too have toenail fungus on both big toes & for many years. Have had one of them removed just to have it grow back the same after 2 removals. From my understanding one must use both an oral med along with a topical med if it is truly toenail fungus. I suffer from multiple skin cancers & have had 6 surgeries in 6 weeks with about a year more to go as I also have RA & thus a lousy healing & immune system.
It does sound like a fungal infection. Do dermatologists do toenails? I really don't know, usually podiatrists do feet.
Toby,
You are correct, this does sound like a toenail fungal infection. Fungus may turn a toenail yellow, brown and sometimes black. The nail may become thickened with fungal debris growing underneath. The fungus likes to grow under the nail lifting it up so yes it is common for it to detach.
There are other things that may mimic a fungal infection. Trauma itself can cause toenails to have similar changes as can a yeast infection.
I have a 2 and a haf year old son that I suspect has a fungus around the cuticle of his finger on his thumb. The thumb had been slammed inside a door or cabinet and it has never healed. I was wondering what would be the best fungal medication for him to take terbinafine or fluconazole I read on the internet that sporanox is not recommended. What do you think I should tell the doctor to prescribe for a two and a half year old that would be safe.
They grow up to a certain point seeming healthy, then suddenly the toenail darkens and seems thicker and a new one begins to grow with it. They always grow up to the point in the photo and then the problem returns and a new healthy toenail starts growing, pushing the old one out. My dermatologist put me on anti-fungal medication, when my testing for fungus was positive, but now the tests come up as negative.
My husband has problems with toenail fungus and athlete's foot. His doctor basically said with his liver condition it is best not to treat it.
I've been treating my toenail fungus, but as I treat it… it's getting white and really dry, it has lines on the toe nails too. Is that because of the medication I'm putting on my toenails?
I also want to say that my doctor did take a sample from my nail, had it tested and it came back positive for Onychomycosis.
There seems to be a grouping of around 5 black dots surrounded by a lighter brown circle under my big toenail. It’s diameter is about 1/4 of an inch. It is not painful and it is close to the center of my toenail. Any clues to what it might be? Thank you.
Ok so I had a pedicure almost 3wks ago and went back to get the polish changed when I noticed that about half of my big toenail is green. Fungus!!! So I yelled WTF to the lady. I've always gone to this same place. She told me it was common during the summer. Could this affect the baby??
Okkkk,
It's probably toe fungus. I know, ick. Easy over the counter remedies, ask your pharmasist what he/she recommends . Try to let your feet get air as much as possible. Good luck. If you have any other questions, I dealt with a fungal toenail infection off and on for years. I may have more ideas for you if this is what you are dealing with.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nail-fungus/DS00084/DSECTION=treatments%2Dand%2Ddrugs
If it is neither then you may have to get a dermatologist's opinion on a possible Melanoma which can start under the toenail on occasion.
I've been battling toenail fungus for over 6 years .. any advice that actually works? I've tried everything .. vinegar, clorox, all of the Rx creams .. frustrated and tired of it, and embarrased to go barefoot or with sandals.
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