Diagnostics
Fungal nail infections come with both good and not-so-good news. The good news is, they won’t harm you in a life-threatening way—that’s pretty much the only positive aspect. Now, for the not-so-good news: they can be painful, unsightly, easily transmitted, and, unlike some foot conditions, they won’t vanish on their own; they require treatment.
Is it really a Fungal Nail Infection?
Surprisingly, not all thick, discolored, or lifted nails are a result of a fungal infection. Several conditions, some quite common, can be mistaken for a fungal nail infection. These include Psoriasis, Yellow Nail Syndrome, Traumatized Nail, Keratosis Follicularis (Darier’s Disease), Lichen Planus, and Pachyonychia Congenita.
So, it’s beneficial to determine whether the toenail condition is genuinely an infection or another cause. Raymond Nash not only treats fungal nail infections but also offer scientific testing. In the past, testing involved a visit to your general practitioner, who would send toenail samples to a lab. Now, you can come in for on-site tests at the clinic, eliminating the need for a separate visit to the GP.
- Psoriasis
- Yellow nail Syndrome
- Traumatised nail
- keratosis follicularis (Darier’s disease)
- Lichen planus
- Pachyonychia Congenita
It is, therefore, helpful to know whether the toenail condition is in fact due to an infection or some other cause. At Happy Health Clinics, fungal nail infections aren’t only treated, but can also be scientifically tested. In the past, testing was only possible via your G.P, who would send your toenail samples off to a laboratory for testing. Now, testing can be done on-site at the clinic, so you no longer have to make a special visit to your G.P.
