{"id":19869,"date":"2021-03-03T12:31:54","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T11:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booksy.com\/blog\/gb\/?p=19869"},"modified":"2023-03-02T12:44:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T11:44:00","slug":"fungal-nail-infection-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Fungal nail infection symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Fungal nail infection<\/strong> is a condition that causes brittleness and discolouration of the nails. This condition commonly affects feet nails, especially the toes. Formally known as onychomycosis, this condition is quite similar to an athlete\u2019s feet. However, instead of attacking the bottom of your feet or between your toes, it attacks your nails. The fungal infection usually starts as a white or yellow spot beneath your fingernail or toenail\u2019s tips. However, as the infection worsens, it goes deeper and causes more prevalent symptoms like thickening and crumbling the nails from the edge. It is worth noting that the condition can also affect your hand nails, though rarely. This write-up discusses the causes and <strong>symptoms of nail fungal infection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#what-causes-fungal-nail-infections\" >What causes fungal nail infections?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#types-of-fungal-infections-of-the-nail\" >Types of fungal infections of the nail<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#distal-subungual-onychomycosis\" >Distal subungual onychomycosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#white-superficial-onychomycosis\" >White superficial onychomycosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#candidal-onychomycosis\" >Candidal onychomycosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#proximal-subungual-onychomycosis\" >Proximal subungual onychomycosis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#risk-factors-for-nail-fungus\" >Risk factors for nail fungus;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#symptoms-of-fungal-nail-infection\" >Symptoms of fungal nail infection<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#discolouration-of-the-nail\" >Discolouration of the nail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#thickening-of-the-nail\" >Thickening of the nail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#distortion-of-the-nails\" >Distortion of the nails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#pain-or-discomfort\" >Pain or discomfort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#brittleness-and-crumbling\" >Brittleness and crumbling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#curling-or-loosening-of-the-nail\" >Curling or loosening of the nail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#itchiness-and-cracking-of-the-skin\" >Itchiness and cracking of the skin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#foul-smell\" >Foul smell<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#fungal-nail-treatment\" >Fungal nail treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#prevention-and-self-care-for-nail-fungal-infections\" >Prevention and self-care for nail fungal infections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/en\/nails\/fungal-nail-infection-symptoms\/#when-do-you-seek-treatment-for-these-infections\" >When do you seek treatment for these infections?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-causes-fungal-nail-infections\"><\/span>What causes fungal nail infections?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most fungal infections of the nails occur due to the fungi responsible for the athlete\u2019s feet. This is why the two conditions are often compared. Fungi can be present anywhere in your body. The fungi can be picked up from the air or soil. The fungi live harmlessly on your skin or body most of the time. However, as they multiply, they can cause infections, known as <strong>fungal infections<\/strong>. Wet, moist, warm, and dark environments encourage the fungi to grow and result in profound infections. When the fungi multiply, they penetrate your skin and nails, causing a host of infections, including nail fungal infections. You can also develop a fungal infection on your nails if you:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Do not keep your feet clean and dry<br \/>\n\u2022 Wear shoes that promote heating and sweating in the feet<br \/>\n\u2022 Walk barefoot in places where fungal infections are prone to spread, like communal showers, gyms, and locker rooms<br \/>\n\u2022 Have damaged nails and a weak immune system<br \/>\n\u2022 Have a pre-existing health condition like diabetes, psoriasis, or a peripheral arterial disease<\/p>\n<p>It is also worth mentioning that fungal infections are highly contagious. This means that if they originate on one part of your skin, they can quickly spread to another. For instance, if they start on the skin of your feet, the high chances are that they will spread to your nails also. The infections can also spread to other people around you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"types-of-fungal-infections-of-the-nail\"><\/span>Types of fungal infections of the nail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These infections can be categorized into different forms. The most common ones are:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"distal-subungual-onychomycosis\"><\/span>Distal subungual onychomycosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Also known as lateral subungual onychomycosis, DSO is the most common type of fungal infection of the nails. It is caused by a fungus known as dermatophyte and can develop in your finger and toenails. It usually begins in the nail bed or beneath the nail. It starts as a yellowish-coloured area and spreads to all parts of your nail as it gets severe.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"white-superficial-onychomycosis\"><\/span>White superficial onychomycosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This type is less common. It only affects the surface of the nails and mainly occurs on toenails. This type starts as white spots. As it worsens, the spots become powdery, resulting in crumbling toenails.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"candidal-onychomycosis\"><\/span>Candidal onychomycosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This infection is usually caused by yeast, and it often affects the fingernails. <strong>The symptoms of candidal onychomycosis include swelling and inflammation of the nails<\/strong>. As the condition worsens, the nails may fall off. It often affects nails that another infection or an injury has damaged.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"proximal-subungual-onychomycosis\"><\/span>Proximal subungual onychomycosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This fungal infection of the nail starts with white spots at the centre of the nail bed at the cuticle. The spots move towards the finger or toenails as they grow. This type is quite rare and mainly affects people with immune system problems, such as HIV.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"risk-factors-for-nail-fungus\"><\/span>Risk factors for nail fungus;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following are some factors that can increase your risk of developing fungal infections of the nails;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Age<\/strong>&#8211; older people are more prone to nail fungus because of their reduced blood flow and several years of exposure to fungi. Older people also have slower growing nails, which increase the likelihood of infections.<br \/>\n\u2022 <strong>Heavy sweaters<\/strong>&#8211; people who sweat heavily and often are also at a higher risk of developing nail fungus because sweaty and warm feet promote the growth of fungus<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 A history of athlete\u2019s foot<\/strong>&#8211; people who have suffered from athlete\u2019s foot in the past, are also prone to nail fungus because of the existing fungi in their nails and feet<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Medical condition<\/strong>s- people with specific medical conditions like diabetes and HIV are more prone to nail fungus. Diabetes causes circulation problems, and HIV causes weakened immune systems, which increase the chances of infections.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"symptoms-of-fungal-nail-infection\"><\/span>Symptoms of fungal nail infection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Detecting a nail fungal infection can be relatively challenging, especially in the early or developing stages. This is because the initial stages do not cause physical discomfort. For this reason, a lot of people ignore the symptoms until the infection worsens. <strong>Fungal nail infection symptoms include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"discolouration-of-the-nail\"><\/span>Discolouration of the nail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most fungal infections of the nails start with discolouration (regardless of the type). Your nails may turn white, black, yellow, or green, depending on the type of fungal infection. The discolouration may also occur from the nail bed or the sides. However, more often than not, it starts at the nail bed and progresses to the sides, cuticles, and the rest of the nail.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"thickening-of-the-nail\"><\/span>Thickening of the nail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As the infection progresses, your nails may start to thicken. They become thicker than usual and harder to fit between nail cutters. While some people may have naturally thick nails, with an infection, the thickness worsens and mostly starts at the centre of the nails.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"distortion-of-the-nails\"><\/span>Distortion of the nails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to the thickening, the nails also become distorted. They form an unusual shape and texture. The distortion also makes them hard to trim.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"pain-or-discomfort\"><\/span>Pain or discomfort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pain and discomfort do not happen until the infection has progressed significantly. This is why most people only seek help or realize a problem after reaching this stage. Most people experiencing fungal infections of the nails only feel pain when using or placing pressure on the affected toe or finger. As the infection progresses, some people have reported feeling a throbbing sensation without applying pressure or using the finger or toe.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"brittleness-and-crumbling\"><\/span>Brittleness and crumbling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another common symptom of fungal infections on the nails is brittleness and crumbling. Infected nails often break off as easily as chalk. This usually happens if the infection is not treated or addressed earlier. In worse cases, the nails end up coming off entirely. This often occurs if the condition results from injury or a weakened immune system.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"curling-or-loosening-of-the-nail\"><\/span>Curling or loosening of the nail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your nails may also start to curl up or down as the infection continues to progress. Eventually, especially as they curl up, they loosen from the nail bed. This could lead to the entire nail coming off.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"itchiness-and-cracking-of-the-skin\"><\/span>Itchiness and cracking of the skin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The infections also affect the skin around the nails. As explained earlier, fungal infections are highly contagious. Therefore, a nail infection can easily affect the skin around the nail. You can tell if your skin is infected if it becomes itchy, cracked, swollen, or red.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"foul-smell\"><\/span>Foul smell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A foul smell also characterizes severe infections. Your nail may produce a similar smell as feet with athlete\u2019s foot. This symptom is not common to all types of nail fungal infections.<\/p>\n<p>A severe case of nail fungus can lead to permanent damage to your nails. It can also lead to other severe infections spreading beyond your feet, especially if you have a suppressed immune system or take medication for conditions like diabetes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fungal-nail-treatment\"><\/span>Fungal nail treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people do not consider treatment for mild fungal infections because the symptoms are usually non-threatening and may not seem worth treating. However, failure to treat the infections can lead to it becoming severe, as the symptoms progress. Most physicians will recommend the following treatments for fungal nails:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 Antifungal tablets <\/strong>&#8211; they are often taken once or twice per day over several months<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Antifungal nail paints<\/strong> &#8211; this is a unique paint applied directly to the nail over several months<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Antifungal powder or spray<\/strong>&#8211; applying these products on your feet and in your shoes can kill the fungi living in them and prevent the condition from worsening<br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Nail softening paste<\/strong>&#8211; this product is usually applied to the nail to soften them before they are removed using a scraping device. This is a treatment for extremely severe nail infections.<\/p>\n<p>In worse cases, a doctor may recommend complete removal of the nail or laser treatments. In laser treatments, high-energy lasers are applied to destroy the fungus. Such treatments are usually expensive.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"prevention-and-self-care-for-nail-fungal-infections\"><\/span>Prevention and self-care for nail fungal infections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The treatments above are only used for moderate to severe nail fungal infections. For mild cases, the following self-care steps can help. The steps can also prevent the infections from developing or worsening;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Keep your hands and feet clean and dry<br \/>\n\u2022 Wear well-fitting shoes manufactured with natural materials<br \/>\n\u2022 Wear clean cotton socks to allow your feet to breathe and prevent sweating or warmth that causes fungi to multiply<br \/>\n\u2022 Keep your nails short<br \/>\n\u2022 Do not share clippers or scissors with other people<br \/>\n\u2022 Do not share towels or socks<br \/>\n\u2022 Ensure that your towels are cleaned frequently<br \/>\n\u2022 Do not walk barefoot, especially in public or communal spaces like pools, showers, gyms, and locker rooms<br \/>\n\u2022 Do away with your old footwear, especially if you have suffered an infection in the past<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-do-you-seek-treatment-for-these-infections\"><\/span>When do you seek treatment for these infections?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You will need to see a physician or a doctor if the prevention or self-care steps do not prove fruitful. You will also need to seek treatment if your nails worsen or the symptoms become severe. People with pre-existing conditions like diabetes also need to seek professional treatment as soon as they develop fungal infections of the nails.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fungal nail infection is a condition that causes brittleness and discolouration of the nails. 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