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What Causes Itchy Toes And Lengthy Toe Nail?
Question: I have weird looking tonails, my pinkie toenail actually grows thick as well as length. Between toes get itchy after long periods of moisture (socks, hockey skates, work boots, etc). Athletes foot spray helps with itching but doesnt improve toenails. What can I do to improve their appearance?
Brief Answer:
Looks like fungal infection, please provide pictur
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
Now from the description, it looks like you have developed some fungal infection of the nail and feet.
But I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition before we can be sure of the diagnosis .
Please click some close up pictures of the feet and toe nail and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell since when do you have this skin problem?
Is there only one nail involved?
Any thickening or discoloration in any other toe or finger nails?
Do you have any redness, scaling or itching over feet or in the Web spaces of toes?
Any itching in groin region or fingers?
I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the above details and the pictures .
Dr Geetika Paul
Looks like fungal infection, please provide pictur
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
Now from the description, it looks like you have developed some fungal infection of the nail and feet.
But I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition before we can be sure of the diagnosis .
Please click some close up pictures of the feet and toe nail and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell since when do you have this skin problem?
Is there only one nail involved?
Any thickening or discoloration in any other toe or finger nails?
Do you have any redness, scaling or itching over feet or in the Web spaces of toes?
Any itching in groin region or fingers?
I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the above details and the pictures .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Here are what the nails look like. Definitely not normal
Brief Answer:
Nail fungus, take regular treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have seen the attached pictures . You surely have a fungal infection of the toe nails .
You need to apply some topical antifungal agent like lotrimin af or lamisil over the affected nails regularly.
Avoid wearing close footwear as much as possible.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over feet.
In many patients, nail fungus responds to only topical treatment . In others, oral antifungals might be required as well.
Dr Geetika Paul
Nail fungus, take regular treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have seen the attached pictures . You surely have a fungal infection of the toe nails .
You need to apply some topical antifungal agent like lotrimin af or lamisil over the affected nails regularly.
Avoid wearing close footwear as much as possible.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over feet.
In many patients, nail fungus responds to only topical treatment . In others, oral antifungals might be required as well.
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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