ChromeRush
11-23-2008, 04:36 AM
about a month ago I noticed 2 finger on my right hand looked a little funny at the start of the nail at the cuticle, very slightly yellowish white, when I touched the spot on the nail I noticed it was EXTREMELY soft. Soft enough for me to dig a chunk out. I figured it was some sort of infection and started putting antibiotic cream on it. They are just white now, but do turn yellow a little once in a while, I put some more cream on and the yellow goes away. They wont go back to normal though, they have almost fully grown out, and are much thinner than they should be and deformed. they dont seem to be getting any better. they dont hurt in any way, I just cant figure out whats wrong. I have another nail on the other hand thats starting to do the same thing a month later. Its difficult to describe, looking at htem right now, they are not discolored at all, but they are deformed, and soft/brittle. Anybody have any idea, I looked for a picture but couldnt find anything like this so describing it is all I can really do.
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Marti
11-23-2008, 03:36 PM
You may have an infection in the matrix and you should go see your dermatologist.
ChromeRush
11-23-2008, 06:46 PM
is there any way to treat it at home? If I go to the doctor its all out of pocket and my pockets are running a little light.
Marti
11-24-2008, 09:03 AM
If it is an infection in the matrix, it cannot be treated at home and you need to see your dermatologist as this is a Medical condition.
Any sudden change in the nail plate or nail growth is cause for concern.
Any sudden change in the nail plate or nail growth is cause for concern.
ChromeRush
11-26-2008, 12:01 AM
What exactly does it look like when this happens, because there isnt any discoloration, only where the nail is flaking off its white, but I would assume thats because that part of the nail is really soft. Ive been told it could also be a vitamin deficiency, I thought it wouldnt be since its only a few nails, but according to them it can still only effect a few, or take longer to start to effect the others, which could be true as some time after the first 2 started 2 on the other hand started to do the same thing, one went back to normal, the other doesnt seem to have gotten worst and isnt very bad, still bad enough to look funny though.
Marti
11-26-2008, 09:28 AM
A white discoloration can signify a yeast (candida) infection. Please see your dermatologist.
ChromeRush
11-28-2008, 01:38 AM
I thought only females got those? ALso, you keep insisting I see MY dermotologist, I dont even have a general doctor, let alone a dermotologist. Even if I did, I dont have any money to pay them with, last I checked they didnt just give away health care. Thats why I am asking here, if I had access to in person medical help, I wouldnt have bothered with doing this, I would have just went to the doctor. Were talking at least 2 apointments, thats at least 500 bucks out of pocket cash, and if they didnt diagnos it right or I need expensive meds, that price could go much higher. I need more than see a doctor, I clearly cant. You people with health care really take it for granted. I got bronchitis last year, supposodly treated it only lasts a few days, I had it for almost 2 months because I couldnt get a doctor to see me with no insurance. Ever caugh up bright green phlem all day for 2 months, its not fun.
Marti
11-29-2008, 10:55 AM
I am a nail technician who they allow to post on this board - I am NOT a health care provider or physician. What you have is a medical condition that can only be treated by a dermatologist since it involves the nails and quite possibly the skin surrounding the nail unit. The problem will only get worse and you can take the cnance of losing the nail plate entirely. Candida is the type of yeast that attackes the nail unit from underneath the proximal nail fold at the base of the nail. There is no over-the-counter treatment for this and you will need to take oral antibiotics which can only be prescribed by a physician. Diagnosis depends on a VISUAL of the problem and since we cannot post pictures on this site, thereis no way for any of us to see what is wrong with your nails. None of us are physicians; therefore we cannot diagniosis your problem.