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What Causes Abnormal Growth Of Thumb Nail With Discoloration?

my thumbnail on my left hand is growing sideways into the skin it also is discolored on the edge that is growing inward, and the nail tends to crack in this area. The inward growing portion of the nail is actually forming a right angle. The nail is not painful. Saw my PCP and was sent for an Xray, The Dr. said I have Reumatoid Arthritis , and I should se a Reumatoligist. Your comments please, and Thank you.
Sat, 31 Mar 2018
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Hello,

As per your case history, you are suffering from Onychomycosis.

My treatment advice is:
1. Maintain good hygiene and trim nails regularly.
2. Apply an antifungal lotion like Clotrimazole lotion twice daily on affected nails.
3. Other treatment options are Oral Fluconazole, Itraconazole and Terbinafine taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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What Causes Abnormal Growth Of Thumb Nail With Discoloration?

Hello, As per your case history, you are suffering from Onychomycosis. My treatment advice is: 1. Maintain good hygiene and trim nails regularly. 2. Apply an antifungal lotion like Clotrimazole lotion twice daily on affected nails. 3. Other treatment options are Oral Fluconazole, Itraconazole and Terbinafine taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech