PATIENT INFORMATION

Fungal Nail Infection


What is fungal nail infection 

 Fungal nail infection can affect any part of the nail 

 Toenails most commonly affected 👣

 Increased risk if: diabetes, poor circulation or poor immune system  


What are the symptoms of fungal nail infection 

 Thickened, discoloured nails (often yellow-green) 

 Nail may come off the nail bed with/without white/ yellow patches 

 Inflamed or scaly skin 


How do you diagnose fungal nail infection 

 Having classical symptoms 

 Examination of the nail(s) 

 Nail clipping sent for testing 


How do you treat fungal nail infection 

 Self-care:  

 Keep nails short, and avoid sharing clippers 

 Good foot hygiene 🛀

 No treatment required unless troubling symptoms  

 Antifungal creams/ ointments or medicine (if unresolved) 


Why should I worry about fungal nail infection 

 Difficulty walking/ exercising 

 Bacterial infections 


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