What are Nail Fungal Infections?

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

Diabetes can cause fungal infection. People with diabetes may have reduced blood circulation. Therefore, the occurrence of infectious skin diseases is an expected situation. In this case, symptoms such as bleeding around the nail, swelling and pain, and difficulty walking may be observed.

How are Nail Fungal Infections Treated?

In order to treat the disease, a dermatologist must first diagnose nail fungus through a physical examination. After the necessary examinations, he carries out the treatment process of the disease by applying topical and/or oral treatment methods. Antifungal creams, nail softening creams, and oral medications may be prescribed. Laser treatment methods are also carried out successfully in our hospital with the recommendations of the doctor.

Nail fractures can occur due to many reasons such as vascular diseases, anemia, vitamin deficiencies, thyroid diseases, cancer drugs, infections, and frequent use of chemicals on nails. The main cause of nail breakage is diagnosed by the dermatologist by performing the necessary blood tests. Accordingly, oral vitamin supplements or injections and additional nail-strengthening vitamins may be prescribed. Thyroid, veins, etc. In case of nail breakage caused by diseases, the patient is referred to the relevant doctor for the treatment of the disease. Inflammation in the Nail This disease, also known as nail engorgement, is a disease caused by bacteria called streptococcus and/or staphylococcus. As a result of inflammation of the cuticles around the nail, conditions such as redness, swelling and abscess may occur.

In these cases, necessary tests and physical examinations are performed and the treatment process is carried out with antibiotic-containing ointments and oral antibiotic drugs. Ingrown Nail Ingrown toenails occur as a result of the nail growing into the cuticle. Redness, pain, swelling and even infection may occur here. In these cases, the treatment process is carried out according to the course of the disease. More serious complications can be prevented by methods such as removing a part of the nail, removing the entire nail, or removing tissue.