
- FUNGAL INFECTION
- INGROWN TOE NAILS
Fungal (Onychomychosis) Infection in Nails
What is it?
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A fungal infection is an infection in the nails. It can appear as a yellow, green, brown(ish) colour and its texture is brittle and crumbly. It can be a cause for embarrassment / discomfort.
Causes
- A fungal infection can be caused by trauma to the toenail resulting in ruptures in the nail plate allowing fungal organisms / yeast / mould formation to build up.
- Genetic disposition could also be another factor, that the patient and family are actually susceptible to a type of fungus.
Treatments
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A nail sample can be taken (Needs to be taken to a pathology ward for testing = to determine most effective treatment).
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Over the counter fungal treatments are also available.

Ingrown Toenails (Onychocryptosis / Severe involuted nail)
What is it?
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An ingrown nail is a nail which has curved and entered the sulci (skin around the nail) resulting in inflammation / infection. It is quite uncomfortable and limits the type of footwear that can be worn.
Causes
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An ingrown nail can be caused by accidental nail cutting; genetic factors; ill-fitting footwear and trauma.
Treatments
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In a general treatment consultation (30 minutes), if the ingrown nail cannot be resolved. A reccommendation for nail surgery will be made. At Simply Podiatry – We specialise in partial / total nail Avulsion surgery.
