Nail Disease Treatment
expert diagnosis and treatment
Nail Diseases
If you’ve been dealing with unsightly or uncomfortable nail symptoms, talk with Dr. B.H.Nasir. We can help you get to the root of nail concerns and back to feeling and looking your best. Many nail conditions can be treated or cured with over-the-counter or prescription medications.
Fungal infection
One of the most common nail disorders, a fungal infection is often associated with nearby skin infections, such as athlete’s foot. Symptoms can include thickening, crumbling, or discoloration of the nail. Fungal infections of the toenail can be painful and can cause trouble walking. Some treatments for fungal infection are applied directly to the nail (topical), while others are taken in pill form (oral).
Dark Streaks
A new or changing dark streak under the fingernail could be melanoma, a type of skin cancer. The same types of cancer that occur on the skin can also develop in the nails. Not all dark streaks are cancer, but all should be examined by a dermatologist right away.
Psoriasis
A disease in which the skin reproduces too rapidly because of overactivation of the immune system. Patients and providers alike often think psoriasis is a skin and joint disease, but some psoriasis manifests in the nails alone as crumbling, discoloration, or pitting.
