Onychomycosis, Dermatology FAQ - Page 4

Onychomycosis or other conditions? Hello, the image at the link you provided shows a condition that my girlfriend thinks might be a fungal nail infection, commonly known as onychomycosis. Is this serious?

Onychomycosis, athlete's foot? Hello Dr. Lee, I started taking Fungitech on May 7 and continued for four weeks, stopping on June 4 due to my follow-up appointment being over a month away, which prevented me from obtaining a refill. Three days after stopping the medication (...

Consultation on the Transmission Routes of Skin Diseases (3) Hello Dr. Wu: Thank you very much for your responses to the previous two inquiries. In your last reply, you mentioned that theoretically it is possible, but no one would conduct experiments or statistics for such a theo...

Consultation on the Transmission Routes of Skin Diseases (2) Dear Dr. Wu, Thank you for your previous response. I would like to confirm a few points with you. Your reply indicated that, apart from the eyes, other areas could potentially be affected. Does this mean that: 1. The ...

Consultation on the Transmission Routes of Skin Diseases Hello Dr. Wu, I have some questions regarding the transmission routes of skin diseases: 1. If a person has athlete's foot (tinea pedis) or nail fungus (onychomycosis) and uses a fan to blow air on their affected fe...

Curvature of the toenails on both sides? Doctor, my husband's big toe is severely curved inward at the front on both sides, and the flesh is pinched to the point where there's hardly any left. He insists that it doesn't hurt and he has no sensation, so he refuses t...

Laser treatment for onychomycosis? Hello, doctor. I have been troubled by the issue of nail fungus for many years. Due to poor liver function, I am hesitant to take medication. Recently, I heard that there is a laser treatment available. Could you please let me know which hospita...

Hair loss and hair growth? Hello Dr. Wu, I have two questions to ask: 1) I have been experiencing hair loss in recent years, with thinning hair on the top of my head and my hairline receding by 1 to 2 centimeters. I also sweat a lot, including on my scalp. Is using minoxidil 5%...

Oral medication treatment for onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) and thickened skin associated with athlete's foot (tinea pedis)? Hello doctor, I have had athlete's foot for about 15 years and onychomycosis for about 7 to 8 years, affecting around 6 of my toenails. I...

Can Fluconazole be used to treat onychomycosis and the sclerotic type of tinea pedis? I currently have onychomycosis on my right little toe and thick skin athlete's foot on my heel. In the past, I have used topical treatments, but they were not effective. I am considering or...

The color of the right big toe is darker? Hello, doctor! The color of the toenail on my right big toe has been noticeably darker than that of my left toe since childhood. However, there are no associated symptoms such as itching or pain, and there haven't been any significan...

Nail fracture Hello Dr. Lee, I would like to inquire on behalf of my grandmother. She is in her sixties and enjoys getting her nails done. Her nails were previously very healthy, but recently they have started to break, and her toenails are even splitting in the middle, which is...

The color looks strange? Hello Doctor: Only the nail on my middle finger is yellow and has a splitting phenomenon on the inner layer, which I have never experienced before. Even after growing it out and trimming it, it remains the same. All my other nails are normal. What could b...

Toe pain Previously, the entire web of my thumb seemed to have accumulated dirt, causing the nail bed to become hollow and powdery. I initially thought it might not grow back, but recently it has started to grow again, and the previously hollow area has become increasingly thick....

The big toe is swollen and painful? Last week, after standing all day, my feet were very painful and weak. When I got home, I suddenly noticed that my toes were hurting, especially my big toe, which has also become quite swollen. The toenails are painful as well, and for the past...

Should systemic skin symptoms be treated with medication? Hello Doctor: I have had skin issues since childhood, including palmar keratoderma (severe dryness, roughness, and scaling of the palms) and onychomycosis of the thumb. I also suffer from severe eczema around the anal area...

Skin How is nail fungus treated?

I have a nail disorder? Hello: About a year ago, my nails started to crack, and the base became swollen, with each nail becoming infected one by one. When I press on the base of the nails, some pus can be squeezed out... There is no pain or itching... Currently, seven nails are i...

Onychomycosis medication issues? I recently visited a doctor for a nail condition, and they prescribed a medication called Terbinafine tablets. I looked it up online, and it seems to be used for treating onychomycosis (fungal nail infection), which my nails appear to have. I didn...

For a case of onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) accompanied by ingrown nails, it is advisable to follow these steps for management: 1. **Consult a Healthcare Professional**: Seek evaluation from a dermatologist or podiatrist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. 2. ...