nail & missing cuticle problem - Nail Problems Message Board

kittykayz · 12-11-2006, 06:07 PM

my nails started with a receading nail bed on a couple of fingers. basically my nail line at the end doesn't look normal it goes across and cuts in and goes along the side of my nail. I thought it was a fungus but the doc said it was bacterial and would go away, it has gotten better but have noticed a new nail getting it. now my thumb's cuticle is totally gone and one other cuticle is disappearing. where my thumbs cuticle was, is now inflamed. also before it became inflamed I noticed around the side where the nail was receading and along cuticle area the skin was dry like and slightly peely. any ideas or suggestions for treatment?
slightly tired of it!!!

thanks!!!!

Marti · 12-12-2006, 10:25 AM

The swollen cuticles are possibly the result of a Paronychia infection of the nail folds. This would need to be treated with prescription medication. The nail plate separation could also be a yeast infection. Try seeing a dermatologist who would actually TREAT this infection. It will NOT go away on its own!