SIX signs of infection
PSRFTPpainswellingrednesslocal feverthrobbingpus
Onychomycosis (Tinea Unguium)
RingwormE: fungusthick black, brown, beige, or white in color, with yellow streaking, deformed shape, possible nail loss.DR REFERRAL/no services
Tinea Manus
Hand RingwormE:fungusblisters, flakes, ring of pink, very itchy and dry, red in color, very contagious and can spread to nails, feet, etc.DR REFERRAL/no services
Tinea Pedis
Athlete's Foot/Foot RingwormE:fungusitchy, red blisters, can be single spot, or clusters between the toes
Paronychia (Felon)
Inflammation of skin surrounding the nailE:bacterial infectionsigns of infection, healing time of 4 weeks, causes include hangnails, prolonged exposure to water, hair splintersDR REF/no services
Onychoptosis
shedding of the nailsE:disease/injuryhighly sensitive nail bed, if the disease causing the problem is cured, the nail will regrow; may occur on only one or two nails; nail bed should be protected while the nail grows.DR REF/no services
Onychia
Inflammation of the nail matrixE:bacterial infection, disease relatedsigns of infection, depending on severity, nail may not grow back DR REF/no services
Onychatrophia
Wasting away of the nailE:injury/systemicnail atrophy, caused by cancer, nail shrinks and may separate from nail bed; if illness-related, may not improve if matrix is damaged; the nail may improve in 3 to 6 months.DR REF/no services