Onychomycosis (Nail Infection)

Do you have discolored and brittle nails? Walking barefoot in locker rooms and at public pools can increase risks of picking up a fungus, as can having profusely sweaty feet stuck in warm shoes all day. The adult pulse dose for toenails is 200 mg orally twice daily for one week, followed by three treatment-free weeks, and repeated for three pulses.

It is possible for psoriasis and a fungal infection to affect the same toenail. Fingernail fungal infections are typically caused by yeast fungi, especially Candida. You may first notice a fungal nail infection when a nail or skin under the nail (nail bed) becomes discolored, damaged, thickened, or broken.

Fungal nail infections can be difficult to treat. Even if there is no pain associated with the infection, it is important that you promptly visit your doctor for assessment if you see any abnormal nail changes. Talk to your doctor if you have diabetes and think you're developing a fungal nail infection.

Toenail fungus. These treatments are brushed onto the nail in the same way that you'd apply nail polish. If the infection is in a wider area of your nail, or several nails, your doctor may prescribe an oral antifungal medication. It is common for toenails with discoloring to have a toenail fungus infection.

Several types of fungus cause nail infections. Treating up to four toes at the same time, our Noveon Podiatric Laser penetrates the nail surface and destroys the fungus, without the unpleasant heat build-up or fightnailfungus.net fumes common with some lasers. All of the above listed fungi usually involve Dermatophytes, which grows in the skin, nails and hair.