Nail fungus and nail color go hand in hand. You usually see clear, salmon-pink in healthy nails. When your nail color changes, it could tell varieties of things depending on the color, and even within the same color. Let’s look at some examples.
Yellow/white nails
They can be caused by onycholysis, the separation between the nail and the nail bed. You see the color change due to the air beneath the nail. When you develop this condition, try not to clean under the nail and simply cut the nail short. Persistent onycholysis makes your nail susceptible to fungal infection. Seek professional help if the condition does not get better after a reasonable period.
When you have a nail fungus, your nail can also become yellow-colored. In this case, you can also have your nail thickened and brittle. You may also feel pain. This condition is contagious, so don’t hesitate to contact podiatrists to get help at the early stage.
Red/black nails
The color can be due to blood under the nail. This normally occurs after nail trauma (i.e. slamming a finger in the door). The blood-colored area will usually grow out with the nail. If the blood clot stays in the same spot, you may want to see a doctor to confirm it is not melanoma, a skin cancer with pigmented cells.
Green nails
You can get green color nails infected by Pseudomonas bacteria, which grow under a nail. The infection may cause an unpleasant smell on the nail. As a treatment, you can trim the nail short every month and try not to clean it for a few months. Also, thoroughly dry your nail after showering and avoid soaking your nail in water. If the condition does not go away for a reasonable period, contact your doctor.
Laser Treatment for Nail Fungus
As you can see, tips for healthy feet without nail fungus can be easy to find. Furthermore, if you have caught nail fungus, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser. It 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 Bensalem, PA 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 (800) 672-0625 at our Bensalem, PA location. Visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
