Nail infections

Fungal nail infections also known as Onychomycosis may cause your nails to become discoloured, fragile, or cracked. The nail may also become separated from the nail bed. People who have fungal toenail infections often have a fungal skin infection on the foot, especially between the toes.

How does someone get a fungal nail infection?

Fungal nail infections are caused by many different types of fungi that live in the environment. Small cracks in your nail or the surrounding skin can allow these germs to enter your nail and cause an infection.

Who gets fungal nail infections?

Who gets fungal nail infections?
Anyone can get a fungal nail infection. Some people may be more likely than others to get a fungal nail infection, including older adults and people who have the following conditions:
· A nail injury or foot deformity
· Trauma
· Diabetes
· Weakened immune system (for example, because of cancer)
· Fungal skin infections on other parts of the body


Prevention


· Keep your hands and feet clean and dry.
· Keep fingernails and toenails short and clean.
· Don’t walk barefoot in areas like locker rooms or public showers.
· Don’t share nail clippers with other people.
· When visiting a nail salon, choose a salon that is clean and licensed. Make sure the salon sterilizes its instruments (nail clippers, scissors, etc.) after each use, or bring your own.


Diagnosis


Infections of nails are diagnosed clinically by their appearance and in some cases nail clippings are sent to the laboratory for examination under a microscope to confirm.


Treatment


Fungal nail infections typically don’t go away on their own, and require antifungal pills taken by mouth. Antifungal creams are also prescribed. It usually takes several months to a year for the infection to go away completely.


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