how to differentiate between psoriasis toe nail and fungus infected toe nail?
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I would see a podiatrist.  If it is a fungal nail, there are a few things you can use:  Penlac, Mycocide, Fungi-Nail.  As far as a psoriasis nail, never heard of that.
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If you can you should go see a specialist. I'm not a doctor but you may have Onychomycosis. This is a fungal infection of the finger or toe nails. I have had this condition and it's curable. I used LAMISIL, I'm sure you have seen the commercials on TV. This is very expensive at this time till generic version comes out. I think it was around $14 a tablet taken once a day. I had insurance cover it (phew). It basically passes through your body to your nails and kills the fungus and grows new health nails. The therapy takes several months.\n\nI have spoken to a doctor that said it will not reoccur and it has. He gave me some solution to use daily but didn't work. I've spoken to another and said that it will not kill me but your nails will look unattractive. I'm still trying to decide if I should take Lamisil again. I'm hesitant because it seems to have side effects to the liver. Read about the side effects. You need to get a blood test before taking it. There are tons of home remedy but I and many people on a medical forum have not found one that works, including bleach, vinegar, and nail polish to name a few.\n\nI have noticed that my nails have become dry and less glossy over the years. I think the oil treatment helps. Oil displaces water. Fungus needs water (moisture). I'm trying this now.\n\nI'm a Scuba instructor and I am constantly wet. I may always have this condition but yours may be curable.\n\nCheck these sites for more information. There are many sites on the subject.\n\nhttp://www.coolnurse.com/nail_fungus.htm\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nail-fungus/DS00084\n\nGood luck to ya!
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could be athelete's foot, a fungal infection.  could just be dry skin.  you can pick up remedies for both at a drug store.
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Oh that hurts , my friend has the psoriasis of the skin and  bones , and she has the same thing happen to her nails but I heave never ever seen her like cut it or anything like that . Why don't you go to your DR. and see what the best thing would be . Just because it is painful.
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See your doctor or a podiatrist
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It sounds like you have an ingrown toenail and the only cure for that is to have it removed.  I don't know what color it is, but if it has gotten thick and yellow, then you probably also have a fungus infection in the nail.  If the nail is gray and the toe around it is bright honking red, then there is a chance that you have a staph infection.  Either way, a trip to the doctor is in order, unless you can pull it out yourself and have access to antibiotics.  Good luck.
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Yes, you need to see a doctor. The nail is dead and you may infect your toe if you are not careful. Do not dig at it you might cause further damage
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fungus.  There are over the counter fungal medications for nails or see your doc.
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Could be a skin fungus or emphezema
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poss ingrown nail, check with podiatrist.
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Yes, I have had this, for no apparent reason, they called it a trauma, but in the long run it turned out to be Toe nail fungus.See a Podiatrist, that is a  foot Doctor of Podiatry, and have him take care of it. Toe nail fungus take a long time to treat, and can be treated with Laser or medicine  You will also learn to keep your feet very clean and dry, change your socks and shoes frequently, you only have one pair of feet, do take good care of them. . I hope this is helpful
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You should make an appointment with your doctor to have it looked at.\n\nIt could be from something as harmless as a blunt trauma to the toe, which often takes a while to work itself out and effect the nails.\n\nBut it could also be a symptom of some more serious problem or fungus.
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Try anti fungal foot drops on your fingers. Maybe that could help. Look in the footcare section at your local supermarket/retail pharmacy store. Look for a clear bottle called something like Lotrimine, not the cream u want the drops. try putting that on your bare nails. Also report the nail salon to your local health department if they caused this. You could take the nail shop to small claims court and sue them for the medicine to heal your nails because they are not following health codes.
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Sounds like ring worm to me. Your MD will probably prescribe an anti-fungal cream
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The fungus you are talking about resides below the nail. Only a doctor can prescribe the drugs that work through the bloodsteam which are effective against toe nail fungus. See your doctor.
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go to your doctor? it doesnt matter really they will cover just about anything your doctor perscribes for medical conditions, infected toenails fall in there, you may not get lamisil , maybe a generic version or a different product for the same thing
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That yellow fluid is pus, it means there is an infection under your nail bed. Best thing, get to your doctor quick smart, they will prescribe you with antiobiotics to treat the infection. Worst case, you'll be referred to a dermatologist.