Fungal Nail Infection or Something Else?
Half the time when you think you may have a yeast infection of the nails or a fungal nail infection it may actually be something else. Here are some other conditions that can be mistaken for fungal nails;
1. Senile nails – Age causes nails to become more brittle, separate nail layers at the end of the nail can occur, they can develop ridges. Avoid using harsh cleaning solutions and avoid soaking your nails in water as this will make it worse.
2. Red or black nails – Could be caused by a condition called hemtoma which is blood under the nail. This is usually caused by some form of trauma like closing your fingers in a door or hitting a nail with a hammer. As the nail grows the discolored area grows out and can be trimmed off. Black spots not caused by trauma should be looked at by a dermatologist to ensure it is not melanoma.
3. Lines and ridges – This is a common occurrence and is not something to worry about. It may be worse when you are pregnant. If there is a groove down the center of the nail it may be from nail biting.
4. Onycholysis – White or yellowish nails and separation from the nail bed. Trim the nail short and do not clean under it if this happens. Use nail polish to hide the discoloration and give it two to three months and it should heal.
5. Pitted nails – May be linked to a skin condition like psoriasis that affect the skin behind the nail, the nail matrix where the nail grows from. If it is caused by psoriasis the nails may be tan in color.
6. Red skin around the nail and swelling – Is called paronychia and is an infection of the cuticle, the skin at the bottom of the nail. If it is acute it is more likely a bacterial infection. It may respond to being soaked in warm water, but will probably need to be drained by the doctor. On the other hand chronic paronychia displays with the cuticle being irritated and inflamed and a yeast infection can occur due to the damaged skin. Keep the area dry and out of water and use of a steroid cream like hydrocortisone may help. Otherwise your doctor may prescribe an anti-fungal treatment.
7. Green nails – Happen when the nails are infected by pseudomonas bacteria when a nail has been separated from the bed. Keep it cut short, do not clean, and use polish to hide the color. The infection should clear up in two to three months. Also avoid soaking the nails in water and make sure to dry them after bathing. If it does not clear up visit your doctor and he or she can prescribe something.
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i’m afraid to use sandals or any shoes that reveal my toe fingers. i got an ingrown toenail that bothers me for a few weeks and i don’t know what to do. i will try a home made remedy and in the end if it’s still there i will consult a podiatrist regarding that. hope one of these remedies i found here will work.
We recommend these treatments and we encourage using the natural treatments. Hope you get your ingrown toenail healed and wear again shoes that reveals your legs.
The Webmaster.
Regarding to zetaclear. i’ve used it and did a great job. my fungus disappeared and now my foot is clear.
thanks to your site, for the information provided.
Zetaclear are generally fully safe as well as natural. Tea woods oil contains energetic components like terpenoids that posses antifungal as well as antibacterial properties. Among the list of great benefits regarding using zetaclear is that it is harmless and natural antifungal medication, not a compound treatment
Yes Zetaclear is a renown solution for fungal toenail and in our next posts we will discus about a few products and we will give you some recommendations.
The Webmaster.
That’s a great add on to the post.
We Thank You, Kathy!