Fungus Nails, White or Yellow Spots On Nails

Nail fungus is a fungal infection on one or more of the nail. Nail fungus infection may begin as a white or yellow spots under the nail or nail tip. Nail fungus can spread deeper into the nail, can cause the nails blackened, thickened, and the broken edges, and can be painful.

Nail fungal infections can be difficult to treat and may recur. But the available medications to help clear nail fungus.

Cause

Nail fungus infections are usually caused by fungi belonging to dermatophyte fungi. But other types of fungus also can be responsible for nail fungal infections.

Symptom

There are different classifications of nail fungus depends on the type of fungus that may have signs and symptoms are somewhat different. Nail fungus infection is also known as onychomycosis. Signs and symptoms of nail fungus may include, among others:

1. Brittle or easily broken fingernails
2. Nail shape is distorted
3. Nails are dull, without luster or shine
4. Darker in color

The infected nail can also be separated from the nail bed, a condition called onycholysis. May also feel pain in your toes or fingertips and smell a little rotten can be detected.

Treatment

Nail fungus can be difficult to treat, and recurrent infections are very common. Antifungal nail creams and ointments are sold freely, can become ineffective. To treat toenail fungus, your doctor may prescribe an oral antifungal medication.

Studies have shown that the most effective treatment for nail fungus address is terbinafine (Lamisil) and itraconazole (Sporanox). These drugs help a new nail grow free of infection, slowly replacing the infected nail.

Recurrent infections are very likely, especially if it continues to let the nail in the stuffy and humid conditions. Antifungal medications can cause side effects ranging from skin rashes and liver damage.

Other treatment options:

1. Antifungal lacquer
If you have a fungal nail infections of mild to moderate, your doctor may choose to prescribe an antifungal nail polish called ciclopirox (Penlac).
2. Topical Drugs
3. Surgery
If the nail infection is severe or very painful, your doctor may suggest to take the nails with surgical procedures. Sometimes surgery is used in combination with ciclopirox nail to treat. After the infected nail is taken, the new nail can grow even if somewhat long.
4. Laser or photodynamic therapy
That is, with a strong light shone on the nail after treatment with acid.