Onychomycosis

Onychomycosis is also known as tinea unguium, a fungal infection of the nails. Both toenails and fingernails may be affected, but it is more common at toenails. That causes discoloration, thickening, and separation from the nail bed.
If left untreated, the fungal infection will spread and can eventually destroy the nail.
Symptoms

Nail discoloration

  • Yellow, Brown, White color on nails

common

Thick nails

common

Thickening of skin under nails

common

Nails break easily

or Splitting of the fingernails

common

Painless detachment of the nail from the nail bed

common

Small depressions on the nails

Risk factors

Recent nail injury or trauma

Chronic Venous Insufficiency

or Peripheral artery disease

Walking barefoot in public areas

Diabetes mellitus

  • Type 1, Type 2

Family history of fungal nail infection

Falling sick easily

Treatment
Onychomycosis is typically treated with antifungal medication and takes a couple of months to get back to normal. Some fungal nail infections don't respond to medicines. Your doctor might suggest surgery.
Recommended specialist

If you have Onychomycosis, then a visit to a dermatologist is highly recommended.

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