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Since toenail fungus is typically not a serious medical issue, it’s reasonable to try home treatment, suggests Dr. Amit Garg, a board-certified dermatologist and professor at Zucker School of ...
As the infection progresses the nail can become brittle, with pieces breaking off or coming away from the toe or finger completely. If left untreated, the skin underneath and around the nail can become inflamed and painful. There may also be white or yellow patches on the nailbed or scaly skin next to the nail, [7] and a foul smell. [8]
But infections and other health conditions that can cause yellow nails tend to cause other noticeable symptoms, like pain, nail thinning or thickening, and lifting of the nail, the experts say.
Candidal paronychia is an inflammation of the nail fold produced by C. albicans. [12]: 310 Pyogenic paronychia is an inflammation of the folds of skin surrounding the nail caused by bacteria. [12]: 254 Generally, acute paronychia is pyogenic, as it is usually caused by a bacterial infection. [4]
Onychomycosis (also known as "dermatophytic onychomycosis", or "tinea unguium" [2] is a fungal infection of the nail. [8] It is the most common disease of the nails and constitutes about half of all nail abnormalities. [9] This condition may affect toenails or fingernails, but toenail infections are particularly common. It occurs in about 10% ...
Breaking a nail can be a bummer, but if your tips seem to crack at the slightest touch, it could be related to your thyroid gland. This gland in your neck regulates metabolism, energy and growth.
Although the nail is a structure produced by the skin and is a skin appendage, nail diseases have a distinct classification as they have their own signs and symptoms which may relate to other medical conditions. Some nail conditions that show signs of infection or inflammation may require medical assistance.
Candidal onychomycosis is an infection of the nail plate by fungus caused by Candida. [1]: 305 In one study Candida parapsilosis was the most common species; Candida albicans is also a common agent. [2]