Toenail Fungus
Toenail fungus (known as onychomycosis) happens when white or yellow spot appears beneath the tip of the toenail. Toenail fungus might make the toenail discolor, tighten and collapse at the edge when the fungal infection becomes deeper. It may influence other toenails.
Symptoms and signs
- Thickened and tightened toenail
- Changing the color of toenail into white or yellow-brown
- Frangible, crumbly or uneven toenail
- Recurveed shape
- Smelling little lousy
Causes
- Getting old. However it can happen in people at any age, but it’s more usual in adults. By aging, toenails become more brittle
- Decreasing the blood circulation to the feet
- Impaired and weakened immune system
Treatment of toenail fungus in Dubai
Treatment of toenail fungus infections could be difficult. As a matter of fact, treatment relies on the extreme of the condition and the kind of fungus causing it.
Non surgical treatments:
- Taking medications
- Doing nail polish. The doctor might recommend an antifungal nail polish
- Using medicated nail cream. The doctor might recommend an antifungal cream
Surgery: Your doctor may recommend impermanent removal of the nail to use the antifungal drug.