Treat fingernail fungus infection
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Hello,
Such kind of nail thickening and color change can be due to trauma or nail fungal infection also. Nail fungus also known as Onychomycosis is very common but hard to treat because of the location of the fungus that happens to be under the nails. There are different ways to treat this infection, but recent studies suggest that using both topical and oral anti fungal medications at same time yields better result.
He prescribed a urea nail stick to aid with the fungus like matter under the fingernail. I keep it trimmed back to allow for new nail growth, but it gets to a certain point and develops this gross looking end to it. Any idea why it's taking so long for the nail to regenerate, or is this an indication of a possible underlying cause?
No apparent necrosis, but the fingernail has separated and also *appears* to be infected with fungus. She has had IV antibiotics twice as well as antibiotic and antifungal pills, and it was non-responsive to the drugs. Tested negative for MRSA. Finger hurts and is pinkish-red. It is dry with no discharge.
A brown or black dot or streak under a toenail or fingernail could be a blood clot, fungus infection, or possibly a skin cancer. Hence get it examined under a dermatoscope from a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps.
What do the lines look like and are they colored? If you have fingernail fungus the topicals don't work. You would have to take a prescription oral drug (Lamisil) for three months then it kills the nail. I just went through this with my toe nail. The nail is usually yellowish.
Injury to nail due to trauma it self can cause the features described.With out a fungus test,woods lamp done, not safe to give internal antifungals.
You would then see a doctor and see if they want to culture it or treat with antibiotics. Is there any itch or pain? It could potentially be a fungus infection as well. But in this case I wouldn't try a bunch of things on it I would see a doctor for it. There might have been some chaffing or something along with moisture that started it and bacteria got in.
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A paronychia presents with tenderness and may be due to a fungal infection or a bacterial infection.
Prior to the nail problem, have you injured that part of the nail?
In your case, you have mentioned tenderness over the base of your nail. This may be the case. An associated onychomycosis or fungal infection of the nail itself may be present causing the nail to dissociate from the nail bed.
I suggest that you have this assessed by your dermatologist.
Cut off the loose nail portion close to the skin without cutting into the skin. A pair of fingernail nippers or fingernail scissors work best. Then brush on pure tea tree oil a couple of times a day.
Or go to the doctor so they can prescribe you medication to treat the infection. The vagina typically is not the appropriate environment for the most common of skin infections, but the cut could have changed the acidity to allow bacterial growth. I would avoid using antibacterial ointment inside your vagina for fear of then developing a yeast infection.
I have what I believe is a fungus infection on my scrotum. It started like a round spot with discoloration and it was itchy. I went to get checked out for STD's and was told it was a fungus and to use Lotrimin Ultra. I used and the itching seemed to go away but the spot never really disappeared. Now it seems to have grown bigger. It's itchy. I applied apple vinegar and that area turns white. I have had this off and on for about a year.
one of them had the same width as the others, but was about three times as long. i was able to remove two of them with my fingernail, they looked like little black pepper flakes. i was able to get most of the long one, but a cant get the remaining particle, and the fourth one seemed to be imbedded. the pthers easily popped out with a little jostling.
Sounds like you have a fungus/yeast infection that you tested positive for. :>) i'm glad they cultured you so you know what this is. are you taking the pill to treat it or using creams. I really like the synthetic oral (pill) medication the doctor can prescribe myself. anyway, it just must be persistent and I would keep at treating it.
Probiotics are a way to help the body establish a healthy ph of the vagina.
Your itchiness in the genital area is highly likely to be caused by a fungal problem called Thrush.
Your groin joint pain and back pain may be due to arthritis or from urinary infections or bowel problems.
You can get itchiness and soreness in the groin area in the folds of skin if you are overweight.
it could be a sinus infection ! i had this if u plug one nostril do u still taste it? if not then its sinus and its a gross taste. do u feel any type of srip down the back of ur throat?
The bad odor suggests that infection is present, and veterinary exam is needed to identify the type of infection so that appropriate medications can be prescribed. The bad breath may also be due to dental disease. and your veterinarian can also examine your dog's teeth to see if there is periodontal disease; a dental cleaning and brushing his teeth regularly are usually very helpful.
My son has a blister like fungus that keeps re-occurring on his fingers. It usually begins like a blood blister, on the palm side and between the joints of his fingers. Within a few days, it will be increasingly more blistered like, begin to swell and look like a fever blister that would appear on a person's lip. He does get the herpes type fever blisters on his lips occassionally, but can be treated with Abreva.
Why is my fingernail on my middle finger starting to pull away from my skin and turn white and the bottom half is pitting and peeling? What could this be?
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