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1. • • Paronychia (which used to be known as a "whitlow") is a common infection of the skin around the nails of the fingers or toes. It may be acute or chronic. Treatment is not always needed but usually involves antibiotic medicines for bacterial infections. Occasionally antifungal medicines for infection caused by a yeast (candida) are used.
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   Do you have a fungal nail infection?

   • You may have a fungal nail infection if your nail is brittle, discoloured or thicker than usual. These types of infections are not serious but they can take a long time to treat. Fungal nail infections usually affect your toenails, but you can sometimes get them on your fingernails, too. Fungal nail infections usually start at the edge of the nail.

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   What causes a fungal nail infection?

   • Dermatophytes (including Epidermophyton, Microsporum, and Trichophyton species) are, by far, the most common causes of fungal nail infection worldwide. Yeasts cause 8% of infections, and non-dermatophyte molds cause 2% of fungal nail infections.

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   Should I see a GP if I have a fungal nail infection?

   • See a foot specialist (podiatrist) if you have diabetes or a weakened immune system and get a fungal nail infection. Left untreated, an infection can cause serious health problems. You have a fungal nail infection that: A GP can prescribe antifungal tablets if you have a fungal nail infection and treatments from a pharmacy have not worked.

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   Can a nail infection look like a fungal infection?

   • Other nail conditions can sometimes look like a fungal infection (typically "trauma" to the nails from shoes). Therefore, to confirm the diagnosis, a doctor will usually request that a nail clipping is sent to the laboratory for testing. This is an option if the infection is mild or causing no symptoms.

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   Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of fungal nail infections, which can affect your toenails or fingernails. Find out when to see a pharmacist, a podiatrist or a GP, and how to prevent the infection from spreading.

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   May 18, 2023 · Learn about the common signs of fungal nail infection (tinea unguium), such as thickened, discoloured, or crumbling nails. Find out how to diagnose and treat the infection with medication, nail lacquer, or no treatment.

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   Sep 10, 2024 · Paronychia is the inflammation of the skin around the nail, often caused by bacteria or fungi. Learn how to recognize the signs, such as redness, swelling, pain, and pus discharge, and how to treat and prevent it.

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   May 10, 2023 · Learn about the different types, symptoms, and causes of fungal nail infections, also known as onychomycosis. Find out how to prevent and treat them with oral, topical, or laser medications,...

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   May 15, 2024 · Nail fungus is a common infection of the nail. It begins as a white or yellow-brown spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the fungal infection goes deeper, the nail may discolor, thicken and crumble at the edge. Nail fungus can affect several nails. If your condition is mild and not bothering you, you may not need treatment.

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   Jan 11, 2024 · Learn about onychomycosis, a common nail infection caused by fungi that can affect fingernails and toenails. Find out how to prevent, diagnose, and treat nail fungal infections with oral or...

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    Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails, which causes symptoms and signs such as thick, discolored, disfigured, and split nails. Learn about treatment, and home remedies, and see pictures.