Nail Disease Treatment
Nails are an integral part of the protection for our fingers. They reflect a lot about internal diseases inside the body. Various nail disorders are there out of which Fungal diseases in fingernails and toenails are quite common nowadays. It is usually contagious but can also happen due to poor hygiene. Fungal infections in nails are cosmetic in nature which may come up in the form of lines and ridges, brittleness or change in color of the nails. However, sometimes the patient may also complain about pain and discomfort. Onychomycosis is the one such common nail disease which results in raised nail bed, thickened nails, etc.
Some other visible signs of nail disease include-
- Subungual hyperkeratosis which is commonly referred to as scaling under the nails.
- Lateral onychomycosis which can commonly be seen as white and yellow streaks on the nails.
- Flaking white areas on the surface of the nails.
- Pits in the nails.
- Distal Onychomycosis which is a crumbling corner tip of the nail.
- A distorted nail which may lift off from the nail bed.
- A brittle nail or thickening of the nail.
- Infected nail with a foul odor coming from it.
While there are a lot of over-the-counter treatments available in the market for fungal infections in the nails or other nail diseases. However, some other diseases might also mimic the symptoms of simple nail problems, so it is best to contact a skin specialist before taking any medication. Doctors would usually suggest topical antifungal treatments which are quite effective in treating the diseases of the fingernails and toenails. But these do not guarantee complete removal of the fungus from your body which is the reason why in most of the cases the problem reappears.
Onychomycosis and other nail ailments are diagnosed and treated by certified professionals at Dr. Kalra’s Skin Clinic. Treatment can be topical in nature (with creams and ointments), oral antifungal medicines or through professional laser treatment. The doctors at our clinic examine the problem thoroughly and then design the treatment plan according to the issue and also the skin type of patient.
So, if you are suffering from nail diseases, book an appointment with Dr. Kashish Kalra as he is one of the best doctor in Delhi for nail disorders and nail surgeries.
