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What Causes White And Thick Toenails?

Posted on Sat, 27 Jun 2015

Question: My big toenail is almost all white and seems to be quite thick. I also have noticed that, on that same foot, other toes are getting white spots on them. Do I have an infection, a fungus, or what?
I forgot to tell you that I get pedicures every 5 to 7 weeks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
There is a possibility of fungal infection.
I would like to see a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Please upload a photograph.
There is an option to do so on right side of query page.
Please utilize that.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 hours later)

I have polish on my toenails

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
The most probable diagnosis is fungal infection.
I treat such cases with oral flaconazole and topical clotrimazole cream.
This gives excellent response within two weeks.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar