Nail Fungus Infections

What Are Nail Fungus Infections?

Nail fungal diseases are also known by their medical name as onychomycosis. It is a fungal infection that can be seen as a white or yellow spot on the toenails and fingernails. It is a disease caused by a type of fungus called dermatophytes. These fungi, called dermatophytes, are mold and yeast fungi of the Candida species. It can cause changes in the shape of the nail, thickening, smell. It can cause changes in the shape of the nail, thickening, smell. It can also spread from one nail to another toenail. Nail fungus can be seen at any age.

Diabetes can cause a fungal infection. People with diabetes may have reduced blood circulation. For this reason, it is expected that infectious skin diseases will occur. In this case, symptoms such as bleeding, swelling and pain around the nail and difficulty in walking may occur.

How Is Nail Fungus Infections Treated?

For the treatment of the disease, the dermatologist must first diagnose the nail fungus with a physical examination. After the necessary examinations, it carries out the treatment process of the disease by applying topical and/or oral treatment methods. Anti-fungal creams, nail softening creams and oral medications may be prescribed. Laser treatment methods are also successfully performed in our hospital with the recommendations of the doctor.

Nail Breaking

It can occur due to many reasons such as vascular diseases, anemia, vitamin deficiencies, thyroid diseases, cancer drugs, infections, frequent use of chemicals in the nails. The main cause of nail fracture is diagnosed by the skin doctor by performing the necessary blood tests. Accordingly, oral vitamin supplements or injections, additional nail-boosting vitamins may be prescribed. The patient is referred to the relevant doctor for the treatment of the disease that causes nail fracture disorders caused by diseases such as thyroid, vascular, etc.

Nail Inflammation

This disease, also known as nail wrapping, is a disease caused by a bacterium called streptococcus and/or staphylococcus. Inflammation of the cuticles around the nail may cause conditions such as redness, swelling and abscess. In these cases, the necessary examinations and physical examination are carried out and the treatment process is carried out with antibiotic ointments and oral antibiotic drugs.

Acronyx

Nail pricking occurs as a result of the nail extending towards the nail flesh. Redness, pain, swelling and even infection can be seen here. In these cases, the treatment process is carried out according to the course of the disease. More serious complications are prevented by methods such as removing a part of the nail, removing the entire nail or removing the tissue.