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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Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old female. I just realized I have a black spot on my toenail on the left foot. I wonder what to do. Is it cancer or just blood clot? I do not remember hitting my foot anywhere, and it is not painful. It is a two to three mm black spot. I am currently taking iron and vit... Read Full »
Answer: 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 w... Read Full »