A member asked:

The toenail thats detaching from the skin has nail polish on it would the doctor be able to test it to see if its a fungal infection if its covered by nail polish ?

Q: the toenail thats detaching from the skin has nail polish on it would the doctor be able to test it to see if its a fungal infection if its covered by nail polish ?

: Is there any reason mail polish cannot be removed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Is there any reason mail polish cannot be removed?

Answered 7/11/2023

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

The toenail thats detaching from the skin has nail polish on it would the doctor be able to test it to see if its a fungal infection if its covered by nail polish ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I've had very itchy skin surrounding my right big toenail. The skin attached to my toenail is dry and itchy. I can't see any other problem. Could it be a fungal infection?

A member asked:

Hi Im suffering with an ingrown toenail and I would like to know how I can ease the pain before going to see a doctor and try to pry out the nail. At the moment its swollen and the skin around it is just peeling off I have never had an ingrown before?

A member asked:

My big toes on both foot are red/blue/yellowish I went to clicks to but anti fungal spray as the skin around the toenails was red and inflamed? Now I see this morning that my left toe is bleeding under the nail. What should I do?

A member asked:

I have fungal nail infection that I am going to dr about. My baby was playing and touched my toenail . Will they get sick ?

A member asked:

Had a fungal toenail infection across most of my nails for essentially my whole life (17 yr old) and it feels humiliating. My dad also suffers with this. Weve tried many different methods (tea tree oil etc) but I need to know how to cure it properly?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

If a toenail is detaching from the skin due to fungal infection or any other reason should you wait till its fully detached from the skin or should you go to doctor to pull it out for you ?

Could chronic fungal infection on foot and in nails cause polyclonal gammapathy pr low grade HPV on uvula? Doc can't find out why I have it.

My mother has fungal toe nail infection.She isn't be able to get rid of it with creams doctors here prescribe. Can you tell me for any effective way?

Hello, doctors..Atletes foot fungal infection could spred out in our body, entire skin, from toes to head?

Hi Doctors. Please advise. I have a painful lump on the heel of my foot. Walking is uncomfortable and the whole foot is sore because of the lump. What can I apply? I am taking Microcidal for fungal skin infection (ringworms). Thank you in advance

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?