Nail funges

How do dermatologists diagnose nail fungus? A dermatologist checks your nails and nearby skin to determine if you have nail fungus . It is critical to examine the skin since the fungus can spread. You may already have a fungus-caused skin illness, such as an athlete's foot. To get rid of the infection, you will need to treat all infected areas. Your dermatologist may take some samples before making a diagnosis. Collecting debris from beneath a nail, cutting a portion of your nail, or scraping off a piece of skin can all be very beneficial. These samples can be studied under a microscope in a lab to determine what is causing the condition. Are you hiding an infected nail with nail polish? Be sure to ask your dermatologist if you can wear nail polish while treating nail fungus . How do dermatologists treat a fungal nail infection? Treatment usually starts with your dermatologist trimming your infected nail(s) and cutting each infected nail back to where it connects to your finger o