Question 1

do you recommend any home remedies for nail diseases?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many home remedies for toenail disease. One is to soak the nails once a day in a solution of bleach and water (1 to 1). Lamisil (terbinafine) cream is available over the counter, and may be helpful if applied to the nail and the nailbed for a long enough period of time.

Question 2

are there any over-the-counter treatments for nail diseases that are effective?

Accepted Answer

Nail diseases: I believe that Lamisil (terbinafine) cream- trademark is somewhat effective for nail fungus.  That is what i think you are referring to... But there are many nail diseases, including those due to heredity, trauma, bacteria, and autoimmune diseases, even lung diseases. Please consult a dermatologist regarding the proper diagnosis and treatment of your particular nall ailment.  Good luck.

Question 3

which doctor treats onychomycosis and /or fungal nail diseases in general?

Accepted Answer

Primary care: Most cases of nail fungus can and should be treated by one's primary care doctor. A simple scraping or culture will help to confirm the diagnosis. However, some types of nail fungus can signal a underlying immunodeficiency.  So your doctor should help guide your care and possible referrals.

Question 4

i take immunosuppresive & other drugs for rheumatoid arthritis. is there severe risk from hand foot and mouth disease if a child in my family has it?

Accepted Answer

If you are unlucky: Persons on immuno-suppressive meds have a suppressed immune system! they should avoid sick people, if at all possible. Wearing a medical face mask, along with good hand-washing, can help avoid catching viruses. The current coxsackie a6 strain, in the news, is causing worse hand-foot-mouth symptoms than the typical strain. Bad symptoms include high fevers, vomiting, diarrhea, brain problems, etc...

Question 5

nail disorders, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Consider: seeing a dermatologist for  toe or fingernail problems or a podiatrist or dermatologist for toe nail problems.

Question 6

what diseases can you get from biting your nails?

Accepted Answer

When biting nails: There may be injury to surrounding skin/ tissue which creates a portal for many types of infections. I know that if you bite your nails when you have strep throat - it can spread there. I know, I did it once.

Question 7

can i really catch a nail disease from the shower at my gym?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the previous person had a fungal disease and/or the shower has not been cleaned/disinfected recently, you can catch the disease.

Question 8

who is more at risk of this type of nail pterygium disorder?

Accepted Answer

Nail pterygium: See dermatologist. Reference:  pterygium 
due to scarring in nail matrix. Characteristic of lichen planus (image) but may occur in stevens-johnson syndrome and from trauma.

Question 9

what body disorders may be traced on your nails?

Accepted Answer

Fungus: Tinea pedis will show thickened nails and is successfully treated with oral meds for 3 months.  Of course, the podiatrist can help.

Question 10

i have psoriasis disease since my childhood and at this years its just become appear on my nailes is there any midicine exept the salsalic acid?

Accepted Answer

Several options: There are several options depending on the severity of the involvement. Tnf agents such as enbrel, (etanercept) Humira and others can produce dramatic improvement. Talk to a dermatologist.

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I take immunosuppresive & other drugs for rheumatoid arthritis. is there severe risk from hand foot and mouth disease if a child in my family has it?

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Nail disorders, what to do?

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What diseases can you get from biting your nails?

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Can i really catch a nail disease from the shower at my gym?

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Who is more at risk of this type of nail pterygium disorder?

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What body disorders may be traced on your nails?

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I have psoriasis disease since my childhood and at this years its just become appear on my nailes is there any midicine exept the salsalic acid?

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