Nail fungus is an infection that affects the nail. This condition is caused by a fungus called Candida. The fungus can also be caused by exposure to certain chemicals and abrasive materials. This article will look at some common causes and nail fungus canada.

Candida causes nail fungus:

A fungal infection of the nail is known as a nail fungus. This condition can be caused by the fungus candida albicans or its fungus cousins, fusarium and acremonium. Infections caused by these fungi can spread rapidly and result in the removal of the nail or the loss of a significant portion of it. Fortunately, there are treatments available for nail fungus.

Clinical symptoms of nail fungus include yellowish or white coloration of the nail plate, thickening of the nail, and separation of the nail from its bed. The infection can also cause the nail to smell unpleasant.

Exposure to abrasive chemicals:

If you’ve had a nail fungal infection, you should visit a doctor to get it diagnosed. A doctor can diagnose nail fungal infection by looking at the affected nail and asking about the symptoms you’ve been experiencing. They can also use a fungal culture to find the exact cause of the infection.

Several conditions can cause fungal infection of the nail. It is particularly prevalent in environments where the skin is moist, and the nails are bare. It is also more likely to occur on the nails of people with weakened immune systems.

Yeast candida albicans:

Candida onychomycosis is a common nail fungal infection caused by the yeast Candida albicans. This fungal infection is also caused by filamentous fungi such as acremonium, aternaria, and aspergillus. These organisms can invade the nail unit directly.

Staphylococcus aureus:

Paronychia is an infection of the skin around the finger or toenail caused by Staphylococcus aureus. It can be acute or chronic. It often presents with red, tender nail folds. Sometimes an abscess can form. Treatment depends on the cause but is typically topical antifungal preparations or oral ketoconazole200 mg/day.

If the condition is suspected, a small cutting of the nail and any subungual debris should be sent to a laboratory for culture. Cultures of the organism reveal blue-green pigments, which may indicate a bacterial infection. A culture of the organism in a sterile culture medium shows the presence of the bacteria. If the culture is positive, antibiotics are prescribed.