Observable symptoms of nail fungus

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Nail fungus is a highly contagious but difficult disease to treat. This disease is cause by a fungal or yeast infection, causing the infected nail to have abnormal symptoms such as thick nails, flaky nails, and distorted nails. It is generally more common in adults than children. Nail fungus can be treat by applying antifungal medication or taking it orally.

If the symptoms do not improve after taking basic self-care. Or the infect nail has severe symptoms such as spreading more, the nail bed is destroy, you should see a doctor as soon as possible to receive the most appropriate treatment for your symptoms.

In the early stages, you may not be able to notice any symptoms or abnormalities in your nails. The abnormalities will start to show when the fungus begins to expand, starting from the edge of the nail and gradually expanding to the center of the nail. สมัคร UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่, This can happen on the fingernails or toenails, and there are usually 1-3 nails infect with fungus. People with nail fungus often have the following symptoms:

  • Pain in the nail , especially when pressing hard on the infected nail area.
  • Thickened or deformed nails. The nails may have an abnormal shape, making them difficult to trim.
  • Itchy skin around the nail. Sometimes, the skin around the nail that is infect with fungus may become itchy, swollen, or red.
  • Brittle nails. Nails infected with fungus are brittle and break easily.
  • Nail discoloration: The nails may turn black, white, yellow, or green.

Caused by Candida fungus. It often occurs on fingers that are soak in water or get wet frequently, such as when washing clothes or washing dishes, etc. Including wearing old shoes or damp socks or walking barefoot in public areas, such as public showers or changing rooms. Which can cause the nails to become infected with fungus, as well as fungal diseases in other areas. People with compromised immune systems, such as those infected with HIV or those with diabetes. Are more likely to get fungal infections in their nails.