My nails are itchy, yellow and break easily. Kindly advise the treatment.
The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.
The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.
Answered by
Medically reviewed by
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Nails are itchy, yellow looking, break easily and it has probably been more than six months and getting worse.
Hi,
Welcome to iclinq.com.
It would be great if you could attach pictures of your nails for proper diagnosis and treatment. You see there can be different reasons for that, it might be onychomycosis (fungal infection of nails) or may be weathering of nails. So, please kindly attach pictures for that because treatment gets different.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
I ignore the problem because I thought it was due to nail polish but I have tried over-the-counter creams and it is not helping. Nails continue to break and get more yellow.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
It is fungal infection you see (onychomycosis in dermatological terms) (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Are both finger and foot nails involved? You have to start with oral antifungals in the form of pulse therapy (one week every month for three months) and put drops of topical antifungal lotion on both sides of nails in folds. Maintain hygiene of the nails, avoid nail polish, etc., on nails.
Probable diagnosis
Treatment plan
Preventive measures
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Just toes. The treatment sounds good.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Okay, get well soon.
Was this conversation helpful?
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
Dermatology
Related Questions
There is a thin black line on my finger nail. Is it skin cancer or melanoma?
My nails are itchy, yellow and break easily. Kindly advise the treatment.
I have a black spot on my toenail. Could this be a blood clot?
What are the day-to-day habits that could affect the teeth?
Nails appear to be unfixed in the skin. Can this issue be treated?
Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. iCliniq privacy policy
