Nail fungus abnormalities are common symptoms. Healthy nails should be smooth and have consistent health color. As we grow older, nails may become brittle or develop ridges. Some people may develop abnormalities on their nails, such as spots, discoloration, and deformities. These abnormalities may be caused by injuries, infections, or medications.

Here are common nail abnormalities:

Beau’s lines

These are depressions that run across your nails. It may be a sign of malnourishment. Conditions such as measles, pneumonia, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, or zinc deficiency cause beau’s lines.

Clubbing

This is when your nail is thickened and curved around the tips. Clubbing usually takes years to develop. It can be a result of low oxygen in the blood. It is also associated with cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, liver diseases, pulmonary diseases, and AIDS.

Pitting

This refers to the little pits that show up on the nail. It is common in people with psoriasis. In cases of psoriasis of the nails, the nails can appear white and opaque due to the build-up of skin between the nail and the nail bed.

Onycholysis

This is when the nail separates from the nail bed. You will see a white discoloration due to the gap between the nail plate and the nail bed. The separation may be due to trauma or infection. This may also be caused by psoriasis or thyroid disease.

Onychomycosis

This is the most common nail condition in adults. Also known as Nail fungus, this occurs when there is an overgrowth of fungi in the nail. The fungus causes the nail to become thick, deformed and discolored. This is common in people above the age of 60 and people with diabetes or conditions that affect the immune system and blood circulation.

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 Livermore, 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 (925) 344-4043 our Livermore, CA location, or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.