Archive for November, 2012

Should I Remove Infected Nails?

Monday, November 26th, 2012

This is another tactic in the elimination of nail fungus infections that medical professionals are still unsure about.  However, let’s point out a few general facts regarding nail fungus cases and whether it’s possible that removing a nail is a real way to cure toenail fungus.  How to know which treatment to use often depends on the stage of the infection and other factors.  If there is only a white patch on the nail, a strong, effective topical nail fungus treatment should cure the infection.  If there is nail thickening, brittleness, separation and inflammation, topical solutions are still effective but there may need to be an oral supplement of some kind to increase the medicinal dosage.  The usual discoloration of the toenail is a yellowish brown hue.  If there are other organisms causing the change in the toenail, the discoloration may take on a dark green to black appearance.  Black toenail can also be caused by trauma, autoimmune disorders, and melanoma.   If the infected nail is in this advanced condition, it is very important to consult a medical professional to determine the proper course of action.  It is obviously very important to arrive at the right diagnosis before treatment or sufferers will simply be wasting their time and money.

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Treating Nail Fungus Infections

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012

Our nails are made of keratin, which is similar in structure to bone but not the same. It works to protect parts of the skin and tends to be a telltale indicator for signs of internal problems.

Most people are familiar with nail fungus infections and some of the toenail fungus treatment options. A lot of people have them and they are caused by the fact that toes tend to spend a lot of time in dark, damp environments and come into contact with a lot of things that may be carriers for fungal spores. However fingernails can also become infected by fungus. The first sign of infection is usually the nail becoming discolored and then thickening, especially along the tips. This looks very unpleasant and is an embarrassment to people who suffer from it. Avoid painting your nails with fingernail polish if this occurs as the polish will seal in humidity and give the fungus a better breeding environment. Deciding that the problem “will go away on its own” is also a bad idea. Treating this fungus is the smartest thing you can do.

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