Onychomycosis most often affects the toenails, but mycosis on the fingernails can also occur. The symptoms of onychomycosis are unpleasant and disfiguring. Instead of masking the symptoms of onychomycosis with nail polish, start healing yourself as soon as possible. What are the symptoms of onychomycosis?
Onychomycosiscan be caused by different types of fungus, so the symptoms of ringworm are not uniform. Most often, however, onychomycosis leads to discoloration and thickening of the plate. Get to knowthe symptoms of onychomycosis.
Toenail fungus: symptoms
The initial symptoms of onychomycosis are minor discoloration on the nail plate. They are usually white, then turn yellowish, then turn brown. The nail plate begins to delaminate and peel off. In addition, it becomes thicker and thicker, so that it is difficult to cut or file a nail. The nail becomes dull and loses its natural transparency. Various furrows and folds appear on it. It is frayed at the edges. The most embarrassing symptom of onychomycosis is an unpleasant smell, even despite perfect hygiene. The reason for this unpleasant smell are fungi that settle under the more and more protruding plate. The toenail attacked by mycosis breaks off, separates from the skin, and finally falls off. Toenail fungus is often associated with onychomycosis of the skin of the feet. The condition should be de alt with by a dermatologist. You need to use antifungal agents, sometimes mycological tests are necessary to determine the type of fungus that has attacked the nails.
Toenail fungus: symptoms
Onychomycosis can be similar to that on the feet. Symptoms of onychomycosis: discoloration appears on the nails, the plate begins to delaminate and peel off, then it frays, thickens and begins to stick out. The disease can also start with redness, pain and swelling of the nail folds (the area at the base of the nail plate). Under pressure, pus may appear there. You should immediately go to a dermatologist and do a mycological examination to identify the fungus that has spread on the nails.
Onychomycosis: treatment
Onychomycosis is a disease resistant to treatment. Therefore, usually topical antifungal ointments or powders alone are not sufficient. Treatment of onychomycosis isquite difficult. Often times, a doctor will prescribe oral antifungal medications. Nails damaged by mycosis can be rebuilt with a special gel with an antifungal substance. The procedure is performed by a trained pedicurist. However, it will not replace dermatological treatment.