Dermatology

Treating an infected fingernail usually starts with good hygiene, warm soaks, and topical antibiotic creams, and more severe cases may require oral antibiotics or even drainage by a doctor.

Signs of a fungal infection under your fingernail include changes in color, thickness, or texture such as yellowing, discoloration, or a brittle, crumbling nail. Treatment often starts with topical antifungal medications and may include oral drugs if the infection is advanced.

An infected toenail may present as redness, swelling, pain, warmth, and sometimes with pus or foul odor, while a fungal toenail infection can change the nail’s color and thickness. Treatment involves keeping the area clean, using topical or oral medications, and seeking professional care if the infection worsens.

A fungal nail infection often makes your nail look yellow, brown, or white, and it might become thick and brittle. Treatment can be special creams, medicated nail polish, or sometimes tablets taken by mouth.

Toenail discoloration can be treated in several ways, especially if it is caused by a fungal infection. Options include topical treatments, oral medications, and sometimes device-based therapies or nail care procedures.

To treat a hair bump on the pubic area, you can use warm compresses, gentle cleansing, and possibly an over-the-counter cream to reduce irritation. Preventing future bumps involves using careful hair removal methods, proper exfoliation, and clean tools.

Nail discoloration can happen for many reasons, e.g. from an injury, fungal infection, or even medications. You should be concerned if the discoloration is changing, spreading, or comes with other symptoms like pain or swelling.

Random pain under your fingernail without a clear injury might be due to a mild nail infection or subtle age-related changes that make your nail more sensitive.

One possible cause of throbbing pain under your fingernail without an injury is a glomus tumor, which is a small, benign growth that can cause intense pain.

Ingrown nails may happen from cutting nails improperly, wearing tight shoes, or through minor injuries. You can help prevent them by trimming nails straight across and choosing well-fitting, comfortable shoes.

Diffuse nail discoloration means the whole nail changes color. This can be caused by fungal infections, inflammation around the nail, or pigment changes. As always, treatment depends on the underlying cause.

Discoloration of the nail bed can be a result of medications (for example, minocycline), fungal infections, or pigment changes. Treatment depends on the cause and may involve stopping a medication, using antifungal creams, or simply monitoring if it is a harmless pigment change.

Toenail fungus is caused by organisms that grow in warm, moist areas and can affect people who are older, athletes, or have health problems like diabetes.

A boil-like bump near the anus might be an abscess or an infected follicle. If it becomes more painful, larger, or is accompanied by fever or redness, it should be seen by a healthcare professional.

Sore nail beds can happen because of injury, pressure, or infection. Taking care of your nails with gentle soaking, proper trimming, and protection can help ease the pain.

Sudden sharp pain under your fingernail is often caused by a hidden injury, e.g. a slight bump, that creates blood pooling under the nail, or sometimes by an infection.

Persistent toenail pain can be caused by an infection, an ingrown toenail, trauma, or nail changes related to age.

Brown nails can be caused by certain medications, habits, or changes in the pigment of your nail. It is important to check with a doctor to understand exactly why this change happened.

A lump under the skin in the pubic area can be caused by benign issues like a cyst or a lipoma, an infection, or even swollen veins in pregnancy. The treatment depends on what is causing the lump and may range from monitoring it to removing it with a simple procedure.

Fingernail discoloration can be caused by fungal infections, certain medications, or even extra pigment, and you should see a doctor if the changes are new, worsening, or associated with other symptoms.