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What Causes Nail Infection Resulting In Discoloration And Becoming Hard?
I have a nail infection. It s been worrying me for some time no. My nail has discoloured and become hard. It started with a hole between my nail and the nail bed. I also saw a swelling of the skin around my nail. It was painless at first but it s very painful now. I have taken ketasol and used daktarin tincture as prescribed by a pharmacist but I haven t seen any progress. What can it possibly be
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
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Based on your description, it sounds like a fungal infection.
Fungal infections of the toenails , finger nails or scalp require oral anti fungal medication. These infections do not resolve with topical medication alone.
You would need to visit your doctor for a prescription for a oral anti fungal. Toenail infections normally require an extended course (6 weeks to 3 months).
I hope this helps
Based on your description, it sounds like a fungal infection.
Fungal infections of the toenails , finger nails or scalp require oral anti fungal medication. These infections do not resolve with topical medication alone.
You would need to visit your doctor for a prescription for a oral anti fungal. Toenail infections normally require an extended course (6 weeks to 3 months).
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