Perfect Nail Solutions Releases New Information on Identifying the Different Types of Toenail Fungus

Perfect Nail Solution in Irwindale, California, has recently highlighted new information regarding correctly identifying the different varieties of toenail infections.

There are a total of four well-known and well-studied kinds of fungal toenail infection. Each is subtly different to the others, although it can be difficult differentiating between them.
According to Allen Chong, spokesperson at the company, "Toenail infection is a very serious form of fungal infection but is often diagnosed incorrectly. More than half the people suffering from toenail fungal infection turn out to be suffering from other diseases such as nail dystrophies, mold or eczema. Thus, it is extremely important to recognize the tell tale signs of this infection effectively."

Distal subungual onychomycosis is by far the most common kind of toenail fungus. It is caused by the very same fungus that causes athlete’s foot which means that it commonly affects people who already have athlete’s foot, or live with someone who does. A common symptom is the yellow nail color that the infected nail develops. The nail also starts becoming thicker and tends to crumble and split.

Superficial Onychomycosis (WSO) is another type of toenail infection, that as the name suggests, only affects the nail while leaving the nail bed intact. The first signs of a WSO infection involve small white spots developing on the nail which evolves into a white crumbly powder covering the entire infected area. SO is commonly mistaken for keratin granulations which form as a reaction to nail polish in some people.

The other types of infections include Candida Onychomycosis, an infection caused by Candida and Proximal Subungual Onychomycosis (PSO), a toenail infection that occurs commonly in patients suffering from HIV.

All these conditions can be treated by either over the counter treatments, laser treatments, and natural products. Perfect Nail Solution has developed a unique 2 step fungal treatment for toenail infections that is made using pure essential oils. To learn more about the product, visit Perfect Nail Solution's official website or check out its storefront at the Amazon Marketplace.