Fungal Toenail Treatment

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Fungal Toenail Treatment
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Toenails infected with nail fungus appear thicker
than normal with discoloration below the toenail.
Nail fungus may first appear as small white
or yellow spots under the tip of the toenail.
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As the toenail become increasingly infected the
nail may thicken and discolor as well as develop
cracked or crumbling edges. Infected nails can
separate from the toe causing pain.
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If left untreated the infection could spread to
adjacent toes and become painful, hindering
mobility.
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Symptoms of Toenail Fungus (Nail Fungus, Toe
Fungus)Common symptoms of Fungal Nail or Nail
Fungus include

• A thickening and
• hardening of the toenail.
• Brittle, crumbly or
• ragged edge to the toenail.
• Distorted nail shape.
• Yellowing or
• discoloration of the toenail.
• Foul odor coming from
• toenail.

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Treatment of Fungal Nails (Nail Fungus, Toe
Fungus)

• Options for treatment may vary based on the
  length of time and the severity of toe nail
  infection at the time of diagnosis.
• While treatment will vary from person to person,
  toenail fungus is commonly treated by antifungal
  medication, which will stimulate new nail growth
  to replace the infected toe nail, topical
  medications or antifungal lacquer to lessen the
  infected area.

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CONTACT US-

• RNV Podiatry 6300 West Parker Road
• MOB 2
• Suite 425?
• Plano, TX 75093.
• Office 214-385-8822
• Fax [phone]

• Office Hours
• Monday 830am - 500pm
• Thursday 830am - 500pm
• Friday 830am - 500pm

Website http//www.rnvpodiatry.com/