In order to understand the treatment of Onychomycosis, one must be able to differentiate between the symptoms of Onychomycosis and other fungal nail infections. There are several factors that make it difficult to do this, however, including the fact that some symptoms of Onychomycosis mimic those of other, non-fungal infections. Moreover, many of the symptoms of Onychomycosis are actually caused by skin conditions that are quite serious and should really be evaluated by a physician. The main symptom of Onychomycosis is discoloration of the nails, usually dark in color. Nails that have become discolored due to Onychomycosis will often separate from the nail bed, or may begin to appear pitted. This condition, called onychomycosis dermatitis, can be caused by fungal infections of the skin, or can be the result of trauma, such as when finger nails are cut accidentally. It can also be caused by an exposure to chemicals such as nail polish, harsh detergents, and swimming pools. Though Onychomycosis does not cause pits in the nails, this can be a symptom of an infection and should be evaluated by a physician. Different types of fungi living on the skin's surface to cause different types of skin conditions, such as Onychomycosis. Some of these dermatophytes are known as dermatophytes, which are essentially yeast. These dermatophytes can be very difficult to treat, as they can easily evade the detection of the immune system, and they usually spread through scratching. This is the reason that most topical antifungal medications prescribed for Onychomycosis, such as Nystatin, are applied directly to the nail bed where it is possible for the infection to spread. Nystatin and other topical medications for onychomycosis should only be used with the supervision of a medical health care provider. Fungal nail infections often start off as a spotty red rash on the nail, sometimes called a bullous impaction. This is often accompanied by swelling and pain and will often develop into a thickening of the affected nail. The fungus involved in onychomycosis will enter through this opening and begin to feed on the keratin in your nail. In time, the nail will turn yellow and begin to thicken, eventually falling off. There are many topical antifungal medications available at OHR Medical that can be used for the treatment of Onychomycosis. While these medications can provide some temporary relief, they do not treat the root cause of the infection. In order for the treatment of Onychomycosis to be effective, it is essential to find and treat the fungal organisms involved. Your doctor will be able to determine the best treatment course for you based on the type and extent of your fungal infection. Your health care provider may recommend an oral medication or consider a topical prescription medication as a more economical alternative to costly and dangerous invasive therapies. If you suspect that you have Onychomycosis, it is important that you seek medical attention right away. The longer you wait to treat an onychomycosis, the more likely that the fungal nail infection will recur, even in the absence of treatment. Your physician will likely want you to undergo a thorough physical examination, laboratory testing, and likely do a simple x-ray or scan to look for signs of infection or potential complications.
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