Fungal Nail Infection
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A fungal nail infection, also known as onychomycosis, is the invasion of the nail by fungi that make it thick, brittle, and discolored. It most often affects the toenails and tends to progress slowly.
Common symptoms:
- Change in color, toward yellowish or whitish tones
- Thickening and fragility of the nail
- Lifting of the edge and, at times, a foul odor
Which specialist should you see? A dermatologist is the one who evaluates and confirms the presence of the fungus; in children it is treated by a pediatric dermatologist, and a general practitioner can provide guidance at a first visit. When there are other associated infections, an infectious disease specialist gets involved.
When should you seek care? If the nail changes in appearance and does not improve, a professional evaluation helps confirm the cause, since other conditions can look similar.
Data on 150 doctors who treat fungal nail infection
Which specialist treats fungal nail infection?
A fungal nail infection should be evaluated by a dermatologist, the specialist in skin and nails. A pediatric dermatologist may be involved in children. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in fungal nail infection
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Frequently asked questions
What is fungal nail infection?
A fungal nail infection, also known as onychomycosis, is the invasion of the nail by fungi that make it thick, brittle, and discolored. It most often affects the toenails and tends to progress slowly.
Which doctor treats fungal nail infection?
A fungal nail infection should be evaluated by a dermatologist, the specialist in skin and nails. A pediatric dermatologist may be involved in children. Find these specialists.