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Toe Nail Rot and Diabetics -- A Serious Health Issue
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Scientists have recently reported that people who have diabetes and who also have ugly
toenails, caused by a fungal infection some people call toenail rot, are at much higher
risk of having a toe amputed than diabetics who have healthy toenails. So, for diabetics even more so than other patients, early treatment of nail rot fungus is absolutely essential. This research was
led by Drs. Stephanie Wu and David G. Armstrong of Rosalind Franklin University's Scholl's
Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR). For more information about CLEAR,
visit www.diabetic-foot.net. Recent studies show that certain natural nail fungus treatments can be highly effective. For more information about toenail rot and what you can do
about it, keep reading.
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An infection of the nails by fungi (called onychomycosis in medical terminology) is not
simply a cosmetic problem; it is not inherited; and it is contagious. A nail fungus
infection must be taken seriously and can be cured permanently if it is treated correctly,
but if it is ignored or simply covered up, it can do substantial damage that may be
permanent.
Fungal infections can occur in both the fingernails and in the toenails, but toe
infections are more common. A fungal infection of the nails is usually easy to recognize
by thickened, brittle nails that lose their luster and become discolored - yellow, brown,
black or even green.
The fungi that cause the infection invade the skin through small cuts or separations
between the nail and the nail bed. Infections usually take hold after repeated exposure
to warm, moist environments. Sources of infection can include public showers and swimming
pools, old shoes with closed toes, or even home showers that are not cleaned often enough
and that are used by other people with fungal infections. Athlete's foot is caused by the
same types of fungi from the same sources as the fungi that infect the nails, but
athlete's foot infections are limited to just the skin of the feet.
Fungal infections of the nails can spread from one nail to all of the nails, and the
longer the infections grows, the harder it is to cure. Because of the damage that can
result from long-term infection, it is very important to seek medical help and to obtain
access to prescription drugs rather than just relying on home remedies.
A doctor can prescribe one of several medicines you can take in pill form. These include
itraconazole, fluconazole and terbinafine. Remember that it takes many weeks of daily
treatment to cure a nail fungus infection with oral medication, so do not stop taking the
prescribed medicine early just because your nails start to look better. The appearance of
the nail can improve even though the infection is still present, and for a permanent cure,
the medicine must be taken long enough to kill all of the fungus. Other medical
treatments that your doctor might recommend include daily use of an antifungal nail
lacquer (ciclopirox), or a topical cream with an active ingredient such as econazole
nitrate.
In severe cases, the infected nail may have to be surgically removed to get rid of the
infection. So, remember that early treatment is always best, followed by care to prevent
re-infection be avoiding repeated exposure to the sources of infection.
Peruse our site and look through our articles to see if we can help you with your health
questions. Remember, though, that only your healthcare professional can diagnose and recommend specific
treatments for your health issues. We are here to give you a knowledge base that you can use to better
understand your doctor's orders and to help you know what questions to ask.
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