A 47-year-old member asked:
what causes toe nail fungus?
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Dr. Joel Gallant answered
36 years experience Infectious Disease
Skin fungi: The same dermatophytic fungi that cause athlete's foot and jock itch.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered
23 years experience Podiatry
See a podiatrist: Fungus is everywhere. The nail plate typically is smooth and adhered to the underlying bed, but if there is any damage that causes the nail plate to lift and/or there is a change in the texture of the nail plate, fungus is very opportunistic. The key for treatment is prevention and getting rid of environments that fungus like. A podiatrist can recommend topical, oral or even laser therapy.
Answered on May 17, 2018
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Dr. Daniel Kirk answered
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No: If you have toenail fungus this would not cause tingling or numbness. If you had athletes foot it can cause burning and pain. The numbness and tinglin ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mike Deldar answered
24 years experience Cosmetic Dentistry
Go to dermatologist: Have a dermatologist help you with your nail fungus and get his opinion on your skin issue.
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No nail left: Should not be a problem but it would be wise to see a foot specialist about this.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered
25 years experience Pediatrics
See below: Onycholysis is the separation of the nail plate from the nail bed. It can be caused by local problems like periungual warts or fungus (onychomycosis) ... Read More
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