What is Tinea Unguium?

Tinea unguium or tinea urguium disease is fungus of the nails. It is more specifically fungal infection of toenails. This tinea is a common ailment of the aged. Sometimes such tinea infects young people. If you already have tinea of feet, then chances of tinea infections of toenails are high.

Common tinea symptoms of toenails are thick and shapeless toenails, with nails beginning to break off either at the ends or on the sides. You get tinea infections of toenails by wearing shoes, which do not fit you well.

Diagnosis and Treatment

Doctors inspect your toenails under microscope and diagnose tinea infections. Sometimes doctors examine culture of your infected toenails. Although such tinea infections are not fatal, yet could be dangerous for diabetics. There is no total cure for such tinea of toenails. However, you can take regular medicines to reduce pain and discomfort. Sometimes antibiotics help resolve the problems of tinea infections.

Griseofulvin, a common antifungal drug is the most common and effective medicine for most tinea infections. However, it is not very effective for tinea of toenails. Other tinea treatments like microbiological cures, topical antifungal treatments, or surgeries of toenails prove to have better results.

You can observe a few preventive measures to avoid any tinea infections of your toenails. Always wash your feet and keep them dry and clean. Wearing cotton socks help absorption of sweat. Regularly inspect your feet and toenails. Consult a doctor immediately on seeing any swelling or drainage of your toenails. These prevent many tinea infections of feet and toenails.

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