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Medical Conditions - Proximal Subungual Onychomycosis

Proximal subungual onychomycosis is a fungal infection that develops in the proximal nail fold. It is most commonly caused by a fungus called Trichophyton rubrum and is mostly seen in AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) patients. It causes discoloration under the proximal nail plate. Terbinafine, Fluconazole, and Itraconazole are used to treat this condition.

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I have a black spot on my toenail. Could this be a blood clot?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have any minor trauma? Excess contact with water? Are you a diabetic or any chronic illness? Do you have any drug history? Differential diagnosis are fungal infection (onychomycosis) and subungual melanosis. Use 5 percent Amorolfine nail lacquer four times a week for 12 weeks. Luliconazole lotion twice daily for three months.

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Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

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