Fingernail fungus is nothing but the infection of the finger nail caused by fungal organisms. There are few million Americans are toiling with this fingernail fungus every year. From this alarming figure one can understand the prevalence and the serious ness of the problem.
The fingernail fungus prefers moist and warm environment to grow and multiply. The fingernail bed serves as good breeding ground for these funguses. This fingernail fungus enters the skin through wound, cut or scratch near the fingernail. Then the fungus slowly reaches the fingernail bed for its multiplication.
If one look at the fingernail fungus picture he can notice that the finger will be slightly yellow in color. This is initial stage of infection. In the advanced cases of infection one can clearly see the dark brown color or black colored fingernail. One can see the pictures of the fingernail fungus in medical text books. One can look for the pictures of the fingernail fungus in skin pathology chapter.
Fingernail fungus can be easily identified by the discolored fingernail. There will be pain near the fingernail especially at the tip of the finger in severe infection. The skin may peel off near the finger in advanced condition. The fingernail can also be seen overgrown and distorted.
The person with the fingernail fungus will hate to move to the public places for social gathering like wedding, party etc as the discolored finger nail will give very odd look. The other people will try to keep away from the person with fingernail fungus as it can spread from one person to the other by way of contact.
The women are more prone for fingernail fungus. The one possible reason could be usage of nail polish. Nail polish may interfere with the breathing of the nail.
It is better to prevent the fingernail fungus than curing it. Take care while cutting or trimming the nail for not injuring the skin underneath. This may pave the way for fungus infection. Avoid nail biting because the protective cover of the fingernail may get damaged thus allowing the fungus to enter.
One needs to keep the finger dry. If required drying powders can be applied. One must wash the hand frequently and should wipe the hand immediately to avoid any contamination. it better to use the gloves while undertaking the gardening, cleaning the house etc. this just to avoid the damage to the finger and to keep the finger away from contaminated soil, contaminated decaying vegetation etc.
Glossary
Infection - entry of the fungus in to the body and causing damage to the part invaded.
Pathology - the science dealing with the abnormalities of the parts of the body.
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