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