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title: Fungal Nail Infection | Push Doctor
description: A fungal nail infection needs treatment and it can be uncomfortable or unsightly. Our online doctors can give you the support and treatment that you need.
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### Dr Dan Bunstone - Medical Officer

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## What is a fungal nail infection?

A fungal nail infection (Tinea Unguium or Onychomycosis) is caused by an overgrowth of fungi. It causes unsightly, thickened nails which can become painful if left untreated.

This fungi can often live on your skin without causing you any harm, but if they are given the right conditions (they like warm and moist places) they can multiply and lead to an infection.

A fungal nail infection is usually not serious in most people but they can take a while to treat.

The infection can occur in your toenail or fingernail, and usually begins slowly, with few symptoms. But as the fungi grow and spread, the nail may become discoloured or distorted and you may experience some discomfort when walking or wearing tight shoes.

The longer you leave it, the harder it is to treat, and the infection can spread into the surrounding skin, so it is a good idea to get it seen to as soon as you notice the symptoms.

Our online doctors can talk to you about your symptoms, diagnose a fungal nail infection and recommend the best course of treatment to deal with the problem, which may involve a referral to specialist care.

** **

## Fungal nail infection symptoms

Symptoms typically develop slowly and things to look out for include:

- Discoloured nails that may turn a different colour, such as a yellow-green
- The nail may become an unusual shape
- Thickening of the nail or unusual nail textures
- Scaling underneath the nail (subungual hyperkeratosis)

You can find a full list of [fungal nail infection symptoms](https://www.pushdoctor.co.uk/what-we-treat/fungal-infection/fungal-nail-infection/symptoms).

** **

## Fungal nail infection diagnosis

Our doctors will speak to you about the symptoms that you are experiencing and ask any appropriate questions that will need to be answered in order to make a diagnosis. They can also take a look at the infected nail or nails through our online video consultation service.

They may ask you about any previous cases of fungal nail infections, other skin infections such as athlete’s foot and may want to run through your medical history.

You can learn more about what will happen during an online consultation and how [our doctors would diagnose the condition](https://www.pushdoctor.co.uk/what-we-treat/fungal-infection/fungal-nail-infection/diagnosis).

** **

## Fungal nail infection causes

A fungal nail infection is caused by an overgrowth of fungi. These fungi fall into three categories:

- Dermatophytes (trichophyton rubrum)
  
  These cause most cases of toenail fungus infections and also cause athlete’s foot, which can spread from person to person.
- Moulds (non- dermatophytes)
  
  Moulds are usually found in soil and these typically do not spread from one person to another. It is uncommon for you to catch a nail infection this way.
- Yeasts
  
  Yeasts are normally found on the body and can cause a nail infection if they grow out of control.

Fungal nail infections are usually triggered when the conditions are right for the fungi to grow. This includes when:

- Your feet or hands are warm, moist and in dark conditions for a period of time, for example if you wear socks, shoes or gloves
- Your feet and hands aren’t kept clean and dry
- Nails are broken or damaged
- You have a weakened immune system or are suffering from certain other illnesses, like diabetes

You can read more about the [causes and triggers for a fungal nail infection](https://www.pushdoctor.co.uk/what-we-treat/fungal-infection/fungal-nail-infection/causes).

** **

## Fungal nail infection treatment

There are several treatment options that doctors can prescribe for a fungal nail infection, and these include oral medication or a topical treatment. In some cases, particularly if the infection is only mild, no treatment may be recommended.

Oral antifungal tablets are the most effective way to treat a fungal nail infection and also result in a lower likelihood of the infection returning. The medication will also clear up any other fungal skin infections, such as athlete’s foot.

You may need to be on treatment for some time and you may need to monitored with blood tests.

Antifungal nail paints may be prescribed if the infection is not too bad. The treatment may continue for several weeks or months and the course should be completed to make sure it’s successful.

Some cases of fungal nail infections will not be cured and may reoccur.

Find out more about [how to treat a fungal nail infection](https://www.pushdoctor.co.uk/what-we-treat/fungal-infection/fungal-nail-infection/treatment).

### **NHS - trained and registered doctors

Every one of our doctors is registered with the General Medical Council and can be found on the NHS National Performers List, so you know you are only ever receiving the best possible care and advice.

They are experienced in treating a wide range of conditions, and can help with almost everything your regular GP could in a physical surgery. You can meet some of our doctors [here](https://www.pushdoctor.co.uk/meet-our-doctors).

Push Doctor also has an in-house Medical team, who support our doctors day in, day out, and enable our doctors to do what they do best. They are also responsible for the ongoing training and development of doctors on our platform.

**

### **CQC regulated

The [Care Quality Commission (CQC)](https://www.cqc.org.uk/) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England.

They are the foremost authority in our industry, assessing health providers' ability to provide people with safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care – be they offline or online doctors.

Push Doctor is registered with the CQC under the name 'Push Dr Limited', with the registration number [1-5345986073](https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-5345986073).

Our most recent inspection took place in May 2019, concluding that the service we provide is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led – gaining a 'Good' rating overall. You can read the report in full on [our CQC profile](https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-5345986073).

**

### **Same day prescriptions

Our NHS-trained GPs can, if appropriate, issue prescriptions online following a consultation. Once your consultation is complete, our team will search for the closest pharmacy to you which has your medication available. We'll then send you a text when your prescription is ready to collect.

To collect your medication, simply hear to the nominated pharmacy to collect and pay for your prescription. You will need to take a valid form of ID to show the pharmacist when you arrive. This process is almost always done within the same day of your consultation.

**

### **Instant fit (sick) notes

Our GPs can send a sick/fit note directly to you if necessary following an online consultation. These can be sent directly by email or first-class post.

Fit notes include recommendations about how and when you'll be able to return to work or education, or whether you're able to return to work with amended duties (e.g no heavy lifting or reduced hours). They can also contain detailed advice about managing your medical issue in the workplace.

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      "name" : "A fungal nail infection (Tinea Unguium or Onychomycosis) is caused by an overgrowth of fungi. It causes unsightly, thickened nails which can become painful if left untreated."
    } ]
  },
  "name" : "Fungal Nail Infection",
  "possibleTreatment" : [ {
    "@type" : "MedicalTherapy",
    "name" : "Oral antifungal tablets"
  }, {
    "@type" : "MedicalTherapy",
    "name" : "Antifungal nail paints"
  } ],
  "signOrSymptom" : [ {
    "@type" : "MedicalSymptom",
    "name" : "Discoloured nails that may turn a different colour, such as a yellow-green"
  }, {
    "@type" : "MedicalSymptom",
    "name" : "The nail may become an unusual shape"
  }, {
    "@type" : "MedicalSymptom",
    "name" : "Thickening of the nail or unusual nail textures"
  }, {
    "@type" : "MedicalSymptom",
    "name" : "Scaling underneath the nail (subungual hyperkeratosis)"
  } ]
}
```

```json
{
  "@context" : "http://schema.org",
  "@type" : "WebPage",
  "description" : "A fungal nail infection needs treatment and it can be uncomfortable or unsightly. Our online doctors can give you the support and treatment that you need.",
  "name" : "Fungal Nail Infection | Push Doctor",
  "publisher" : {
    "@type" : "Corporation",
    "name" : "Push Doctor"
  }
}
```