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Go to your doctor! He can prescribe an oral fungicide for you. Nothing else will treat it and it can get very painful if not treated.
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If you have this yellow thing on your big toe what is it?
maybe fungus if its on your nail. If its like on the skin on the bottom of the toe its just either dead skin or a callus.
Why are nail technicians not allowed to cut the skin around the base of the nail plate?
The skin around the base of the nail plate is called the cuticle. When the cuticle is removed, bacteria and other infection can get to your nail without the nail being protected by the cuticle.
What do you call the hard skin around your fingernails?
If your skin is healthy, it is called a cuticle. The cuticle is at the base of your nail (opposite of the tip). Dry, hard skin around the sides of your nail is considered a hang-nail. Dry, hard skin under the nail is typically psoriasis and needs to be dealt with by a licensed dermatologist.
Does nail polish cure toenail fungus?
That is insanely wrong. It can even cause you toenail fungus because there are some claims that fungus could live on nail polish. When you apply nail polish on toenail fungus it only worsen your situation. So better stay out of it when you have a toenail fungus.
How does Trichophyton Rubrum change the color of nail and skin?
Well at least on the skin is like this. The fungus releases enzymes that breakdown proteins on the hair, skin, and nails. This includes keratin. The fungus uses the end result to metabolize energy. (in other words it "feeds") The metabolism of energy causes the fungus to secrete chemicals as a by-product. It is to this chemicals that the body reacts causing inflamation and discoloration.
Can you get ringworm from eating flour?
Ringworm is a fungus spread by skin contact with an infected person, animal, or object. It is not spread by food.
What is the thin layer of skin around the edge of a nail called?
This area of skin is called the cuticle
What is the medical term meaning acute infection of the fold of skin at the margin of a nail?
A paronychia is an infection around the nail.
Why do toenails stop growing?
actually your toenail can stop growing due to toenail fungus or in some cases ingrown toenails. with the ingrown toenail the nail is actually growing but unfortunately its growing into your toe under the skin. toe nail fungus will cause discoloration and will in some cases cause the nail to completely stop growing. you should see a doctor asap both can require surgery if left untreated
What is the cuticle around a nail?
a cuticle
Part of nail within skin?
Would be the nail root, because it is the potion of the nail that is buried in a fold of skin.
My toe was hurt and skin around and the nail were torn off will the nail grow back to normal?
yes. it probably will grow back to normal. =]
