Toenail fungus discoloration is a very common symptom, It is often the indicating symptoms that let people know they have toenail fungus.
Black Discoloration
Black toenails can be a sign of a vitamin B12 deficiency, kidney problems, or liver disease. It may also be due to trauma. If you had a recent toe accident, wait for it to heal and grow the color out. If you did not have a recent injury to the toe and your nails are black, consult your doctor. There are severe cases of toenail fungus that can lead to a drastic nail color change
Purple Discoloration
Nails that are purple indicate a subungual hematoma. This is the bruising under the nail. Nails can become purple due to trauma. the small blood vessels bleed underneath the nails causing the purple coloring. Besides trauma, purple nails may be a sign that your nails are not receiving enough oxygen that might be caused by a circulatory problem. Trauma to a toenail can lead to nail fungus, especially if not treated correctly and immediately.
Yellow or Brown Discoloration
Yellowing or brownish nails are common in people with diabetes. It may also be a sign of a respiratory problem. If it is thick and brittle, you might have nail fungus. Nail Fungus allows the nails to thicken and make it difficult to cut and maintain.
Laser Treatment for Nail Fungus
As you can see, tips for healthy feet without nail fungus can be easy to find. If you have caught nail fungus, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser, which typically only takes on treatment. Other treatments like topical solutions and oral medication are not as effective. Topical solutions have a very low cure rate. This is because the solution does not penetrate all the way through the nail bed. This is because it can lead to liver toxicity. You would need to have consistent blood tests throughout the course of taking the medication.
Our nail doctor in Carmichael, CA recommends this treatment for toenail fungus. The PinPointe Laser treatment has the highest cure rate in the market. It has no side effects and no recovery period. As a result, you can go about your daily activities right after the treatment. Also, there’s no pain.
If you have any signs of nail fungus, call us at (916) 269-6088 our Carmichael, CA location, or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
