What are symptoms of toe fungus?

Question

Toe w/ discoloration and hole in middle of toe.

Answer 1

Get yourself some Lamisil AT at the drugstore to kill athletes foot. It's the best. If your toe nails are discolored, getting thick, it's nail fungus. Your doctor will have to prescribe Lamisil tablets for this. I believe that you take them for 3 months. Good luck.

Answer 2

Toenail fungus is much more common than fingernail fungus. The dark, warm, moist environment of a shoe provides an ideal environment for fungus to grow. Men are more likely to be affected by this condition than women, and some believe it to be hereditary. Toe nails can take up to a year to grow out. This is one of the main reasons this condition is so difficult to treat successfully, let alone cure.

Symptoms are:
* Crumbling of the nail
* Debris under the nail
* Change in color
* Nails may have a foul odor
* Pain, discomfort under the nail and surrounding area
* Thickening of the nail
* Change in the shape of the nail
* Separation of nail from the nailbed

Answer 3

Usually the toe nail is yellowish. You might also have peeling, red skin or blistering. It's usually itchy as heck too.

It's easily remedied though. Either see your doc for Lamasil or get your butt to the drug store--the pharmacist can help you pick the best variety. It's also highly contagious, so might want to refrain from footsie's with anyone 'till it's gone!!

For prevention?? Make sure your socks stay dry. Bring a change of socks with you, in case your feet get sweaty during the day--you can change them half way through the day. Can also make sure you give your feet a wash after sports or sweat producing activities. Lastly, throw away sneakers that are worn out, have been over-used, or otherwise should be chucked. Old sneakers can be petri-dishes for bacteria and fungi.

Answer 4

http://freespeechforsale.com/images/toenailfungus.jpg this site is an image of what toe fungus can look like.

You may see, smell, or feel a nail fungus infection once it takes hold.

Nails may look brownish, yellowish, or have little white patches. Some may even be brown or black.
Nails may get flaky, brittle, and chipped.
Bits of "gunk" or debris may collect under your nails.
Your nails may smell bad.
Toenails may get so thick that wearing shoes causes pain.
Discomfort from the infection may make it hard to walk, work, or do other activities

Answer 5

Fungal nail infections can cause a nail to crack or thicken, become discolored, streaked, or spotted. As a fungal infection progresses, the nail can become unsightly.

Symptoms of distal subungual onychomycosis, the most common fungal infection, may include yellow streaks under the nail, a buildup of bits and pieces of skin and nail fragments (debris) under the nail, a discolored and thickened nail that may separate from the skin, and a brittle, broken, and thickened nail.

A fungal nail infection can make wearing narrow or tight shoes, walking, or standing for long periods of time uncomfortable and in some cases painful.

Over time, a fungal nail infection can cause permanent nail damage. As it invades more of a nail, it becomes more difficult to cure. An untreated nail infection can also spread to other nails and skin.
How is a fungal nail infection diagnosed?

Your health professional will diagnose a fungal nail infection by looking at the nail, taking a history of your condition, and possibly testing for the presence of fungi. An accurate diagnosis is important to determine the cause of a nail problem and the best treatment for it. About 50% of all nail infections are caused by fungi

Answer 6

yellow nails that are dry/brittle and ikky looking
Dr can prescribe pills that will kill it
topical cream won't work for the yellow fungus

Answer 7

fungus on the toes

Answer 8

Here is a web site so you can read it has alot of information.
http://health.ivillage.com/skin/sknails/0,,bw_7km5tq9g,00.html

Answer 9

itchy red spots
and smelly feet.
Have been wearing other peoples shoes?

Answer 10

probably u can see your prime doc. he will tell u and he will prescribe u some topical medication that u can put on it, so it can go away.