fungal infection , nail appears thick and chalky
It seems that most answers for this include Vitamin B12 deficiencies. B12 is not always available even if taken as a pill because the stomach doesn;t have "intrinsic factor" an enzyme that makes B!@ available . B12 is stored in the liver and the easy way to get is is by a self administered monthly injection, just into a muscle. Other views on flattened nails seem to thin k it might be blood circulatory problem, see Raynaud's disease. Iron and zinc are mentioned too as being deficient. Overall there seems to be no clear answer, so if the nails have become flattened over the last few months, go get a check and a comprehensive blood panel including vitamin and hormones.
Characteristics
tinea unguium (infection of the nails)Tinea unguium is the latin name for a fungal infection of the nail. It can be caused by the dermatophytes:TrichophytonEpidermophytonMicrosporum
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its characteristics are hard and colorful when its red they call it ruby!
onychomyses
treatment of onychomycosis?
Onychomycoses.
Yes. You will be surprised to know how easily one can get infected by contagious onychomycosis.
Griseofulvin and ketoconazole
Yes.
Onychomycosis means fungal infection of the nail. It is the most common disease of the nails and constitutes about a half of all nail abnormalities.This condition may affect toenails or fingernails, but toenail infections are particularly common. The prevalence of onychomycosis is about 6-8% in the adult population. Onychomycosis caused by dermatophytes is also known as tinea unguium (tinea of the nails).Very common fungus infections of the nails, causing thickening, roughness, and splitting, often caused by Trichophyton rubrum or T. mentagrophytes, Candida, and occasionally molds. Synonim: ringworm of nails.
The word Onychomycosis originates from Latin and refers to the fungal infection of the nails. It is highly prevalent among the adult population in the world and requires long term treatment.
The actual infection is of the bed of the nail and of the plate under the surface of the nail
Relapse is common, and often, the nail or nail bed is permanently damaged
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Onychomycosis is a common condition accounting for approximately half of all nail disorders. It is most commonly caused by dermatophytes. Itraconzole (see related link) has been approved for the treatment of onychomycosis in the United States with an approved dosage regimen for the treatment of onychomycosis of the toenail of once daily (QD) treatment with 200 mg of itraconazole (two 100 mg capsules) for 12 weeks. Barrier Therapeutics has developed a 200mg tablet which could be used in a more convenient one tablet per day dosing regimen.