Monday 30 January 2012

Appearance of Fungus Nails



























Picture 1 is of a early stage fungus nails
Picture 2 in the later stages



Fungus Nails appearance in its early stages can start with nail discolouration white or yellow patches of fungus within the nail. Sometimes horizontal yellow lines may be present.




As time passes fungus nails become thickened and smelly very discoloured brittle or nails may crumble and the nail can split easily.

What causes fungus nails in the first place?
Dermatophytes are the main cause of fungus in nails although all feet have fungi and bacteria this particular fungi craves warm moist conditions so the feet are perfect breeding grounds.

Poor Immune system , patients with Diabetes , poor circulation and hyperhidrosis.Sweat within shoes, wet moist socks.Cut or split in toe or nail bed ,fungus enters the skin.

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