How To Treat Cuticle Infection- 52 Questions Answered

Hi i have slight swelling and peeling of skin of cuticles, its been around for long no problems at all but it hurts when peeling happens.

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

This is seen in irritant eczema due to detergents. It can be treated and some simple instructions will prevent recurrence. Please call.me and visit my clinic for proper examination and treatment advic ... Read More

My nail cuticle is peeling off and it bleeds when peeled..it's very weak..and skin is dark near cuticle..what is the reason??

Asked for Female, 30 Years 281 Views v

Dr. Bijli Nanda General Practitioner | Noida

Do not peel it.you may cut the extra skin. ... Read More

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Cuticles become dry and dark and detach from nails. Bleeding if it hits somewhere accidentally. Is it any deficiency? I get this problem occasionally.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 305 Views v

Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

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hello there. yes brittle nails can be a sign of dietary deficiencies like calcium deficiency. but there are a lot of other things which can cause same problem. for that a physical examination is r ... Read More

For as long as i remember my cuticles have been torn and weak. I started nail biting to control the cuticle picking but both of them are undying compulsive needs that I can't get past. My cuticles bleed and I have damaged nails that i am super embarrassed of. I need to learn why my mind needs to bite my cuticles and nails and how I can get past thi

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Asked for Female, 23 Years 67 Views v

Dr. Himanshu Gupta Dermatologist | Delhi

Regarding nail biting you will have to control the urge yourself. Try to avoid situations when there is urge to do so. Apply moisturiser on your cuticles 2-3 times a day and massage from proximal to ... Read More

My skin near nails always peels off. Dont know the reason. My nails are so thin. I have a bad habit of biting too. When my skin peels off skin near nails become dark too.. I How to cure my cuticles and nails. Any cream to stop skin peeling and nail growth.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hello, I am a 30 year old man. I have some strange conditions for the last 2 weeks. I checked it online and it looks like a yeast infection. Can men have yeast infection too? Please tell me how to treat yeast infection in men.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 4102 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal Singh Sexologist | Delhi

Share images of affected area so that i can help u out completely to be sexually fit completely... ... Read More

I had yeast infection BT got treated...BT I have pain both in my two lower abdomens and a discharge.my discharge got tasted and it was found with pus cells

Asked for Female, 21 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Ashish V J General Physician | Sirsi

Ur treatment is not complete. Please consult ur doctor and start the new course of drug as soon as possible. I feel u should culture ur pus in laboratory and depending on its sensitivity start the ne ... Read More

My cuticle near hand nails become swell every year in summer and then it become dark.my color is fair but due to this problem i feel very uncomfortable.

Asked for Female, 24 Years 175 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

You are suffering from paronychia. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosis and treatm ... Read More

I've got a black line that extends across my cuticle on my thumb. The skin is very slightly inflamed behind it on my thumb. It does not extend the full length of the cuticle but covers about 50% of the more horizontal part. Its very thin, less than a mm.

Asked for Female, 33 Years 980 Views v

Dr. Manoj Agarwala Dermatologist | Raipur

Greetings. Such presentation is usually non-specific but very rarely can be associated with a condition called subungual melanoma which needs serious treatment. The problem is with clinical examinatio ... Read More

Hi I am 50 year old man. And I have got this very weird skin infection recenlty on my face. It is fungal infection. Is it a rare condition? How do we treat this? Is there an application which will treat or do I need to take oral medications too?

Asked for Male, 50 Years 1017 Views v

Dr. Hetal Jobanputra Dermatologist | Pune

There can be various causes for skin infection on face, fungal infection being one among them. We need to see picture of the infection for accurate diagnosis. So kindly send pic by direct online consu ... Read More

I have been suffering from Ring Worms Fungal Infection for almost 1 Year. If I take Syscan it will stop but again I get it after 2 months or 3 months ? How to eradicate it completely?

Asked for Male, 63 Years 126 Views v

Dr. Sujata Maurya Dermatologist | Bareilly

Some precautions have to be taken to ensure the fungal infection doesn’t return Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment Kindly share a clear ... Read More

Hello Doctor, -My nails growth has decreased significantly and they come in uneven shape and very fragile. -The skin under my cuticles is black and peeled. - there are ridges on my nails. I have attached the photo of my mails. Please guide. Thanks

Asked for Female, 23 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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It can be improved..Don't worry... Specific medicine available for good growth.. Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription ... Read More

Can Orpenem ER tablet treat ring worm infection? I am being treated for Urinary Tract Infection. Please guide.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 120 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I have been having lower abdomen pain and headaches and slight weakness in body. A doxtor gave me rifagut but I wasn't tested for Anything. Is rifagut given for infection of gut?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 393 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I have very dark and dry cuticles (picture attached). I have tried everything from oils to creams but the darkness is still there, can you recommend an ointment which will make the skin around my nails lighter and healthier?

Asked for Female, 21 Years 164 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

It can be improved with specific medicine.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ... Read More

I had chlamydia infection. For 4 month and I was take azithromycin, doxycycline, zifi o, zifi 200 and augmentin 625 but my these medicine not work and resistant. The bacteria I was consult many dermatologist and urologist and they are giving same medicine doxy aur azithromysin and my inguinal lymphnodes also enlarged

Asked for Male, 20 Years 112 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

It is the drug of choice... for detailed information do direct online consultation ... Read More

I am suffering from vaginal yeast infection since a year and taken all kind of medicines antibiotics but no recovery! Please suggest some herbal medicines to cure it completely

Asked for Female, 23 Years 2293 Views v

Dr. Gunjan Saini Sexologist | Haridwar

If you want permanent solution Take authentic treatment in Ayurveda Change your diet menu And so some special yoga Chat online ... Read More

Even after removing fungus from ear swelling and pain has not gone down. And i can see whitish material in the ear. I removed some of it and felt it reduced pain. I guess doctor has not completed removed infection. Attached are the prescription given by doctor.

Asked for Female, 24 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Anuj Shah Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Surat

Hmm it can't be possible ..fungal infection can happen second and even third time also... You can start antifungal also and change the ear drosp ... Read More

Is this a wart or a corn, it is on my toe, and how to treat this, is this serious condition? And can it be treated at home

Asked for Female, 22 Years 174 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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It's viral wart...Undergo laser removal therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ... Read More

My 50 years old aunty have fungal infection in her nails. The cuticles of nails are red, swallon nd tender to touch. Itching is too much on around areas of nail.

Asked for Female, 22 Years 99 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

This seems to.be eczema rather than fungus. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

Under Treatment for stomach infection and medicine continued. Ziprax 3 ml twice for 5 days Econorm Z& D Now she is having rashes all over the body. Please advise me Thank

Asked for Male, 18 Years 416 Views v

Dr. K Santosh Kalyan Pediatrician | Vizianagaram

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Please send a pic of the rashes. ... Read More

What is the treatment for h pylori infection in aturveda? Is it curable??? Plz answer my question ...

Asked for Female, 20 Years 11075 Views v

Dr. Neeraj Gujarathi Ayurveda | Nashik

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Hello, yes ayurveda can cure it perfectly. Consult properly & start treatment . Along with it you need to follow diet regime in order to avoid recurrence. ... Read More

I have been smelling bad from my mouth. I brush daily in the morning. But this is a strange odour from my gums or mouth. I feel it is a certain kind of infection in my mouth. I see very tiny red patches inside. What is the treatment of infection in mouth?

Asked for Male, 32 Years 89 Views v

Dr. Govind Satheesh General Physician | Bangalore

its called halitosis.Persistent bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth may be a warning sign of gum (periodontal) disease. Gum disease is caused by the buildup of plaque on teeth. Bacteria cause the f ... Read More

My baby girl is just 10 months old and she has got this fungal infection in the diaper area. It is so red, I am sure it must be painful also. She cries when we touch that part. How to treat fungal infection in babies? Will homoeopathy be ok?

Asked for Female, 1 Years 2031 Views v

Dr. Hetal Jobanputra Dermatologist | Pune

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There are various causes of rash in diaper area, called as diaper dermatitis, fungal infection being one among them. Since we have to distinguish between various infections, we need to see a picture o ... Read More

Hey this is 31 year old girl. For the first time I have this bad fungal rash on my skin. I sparely remember that my mom also had got it once. Is there any cream which can treat this fungal skin infection? I do not want to take any oral medications.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 7914 Views v

Dr. Hetal Jobanputra Dermatologist | Pune

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Fungal infection or ringworm can be treated completely but you need to take a complete course of oral antifungal tablet for 6 weeks, just by applying cream, the infection will not be treated completel ... Read More

Hi. I am 17-years old, a female and I’ve developed a yeast infection in my vagina. It causes irritation, untimely urination and often a white discharge as well. Besides, it leaves an unpleasant smell and I fear that it can affect my periods as well. Can someone tell me what is the best yeast infection treatment?

Asked for Female, 17 Years 477 Views v

Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham General Physician | Bangalore

Ideally you should meet a gynecologist so that you can be examined and confirm the diagnosis. You would require an antifungal tablet and an antinfungal ointment to be applied over the area. The follow ... Read More

I haven’t slept around and have only been with one person, but recently I’ve had symptoms of a yeast infection. Eg itching, swelling, irritation and irregular discharge. I assumed a yeast infection and took over the counter pills, but it’s been 5 days since and I haven’t noticed any change in symptoms. I’m a bit scared to go into a doctor for an ex

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Asked for Female, 18 Years 88 Views v

Dr. Danish Khan General Physician | Bangalore

Might be vaginal candidiasis Nothing to worry I can write prescription for you Thank you ... Read More

The cuticles and the skin around and under my fingernails are so dry and crack. Even without the cracking, it’s like the dryness is strangling my fingertips and causes pain. I haven’t been able to find a picture of anything similar.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 74 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

U r suffering from nail fungus.. Medicine available for good improvement...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

I have dark cuticles on my toes.Please help me.they are very dark and different from my actual skin

Asked for Female, 15 Years 197 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

U r suffering from eczema.. Medicine available for good improvement...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

Will Doxycycline fight the spread of an infection caused by chronic sinusitis? My vision seems to have changed in my right eye but the GP said eye problems are not a side effect of the sinusitis. The web tells me otherwise.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 115 Views v

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

Hello Simple sinusitis cannot cause blurred vision If you have blurred vision then I would recommend you to consult local ophthalmologist and get proper eye examination done Regards ... Read More

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Hi i have slight swelling and peeling of skin of cuticles, its been around for long no problems at all but it hurts when peeling happens.

My nail cuticle is peeling off and it bleeds when peeled..it's very weak..and skin is dark near cuticle..what is the reason??

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Cuticles become dry and dark and detach from nails. Bleeding if it hits somewhere accidentally. Is it any deficiency? I get this problem occasionally.

My skin near nails always peels off. Dont know the reason. My nails are so thin. I have a bad habit of biting too. When my skin peels off skin near nails become dark too.. I How to cure my cuticles and nails. Any cream to stop skin peeling and nail growth.

Hello, I am a 30 year old man. I have some strange conditions for the last 2 weeks. I checked it online and it looks like a yeast infection. Can men have yeast infection too? Please tell me how to treat yeast infection in men.

I had yeast infection BT got treated...BT I have pain both in my two lower abdomens and a discharge.my discharge got tasted and it was found with pus cells

My cuticle near hand nails become swell every year in summer and then it become dark.my color is fair but due to this problem i feel very uncomfortable.

I've got a black line that extends across my cuticle on my thumb. The skin is very slightly inflamed behind it on my thumb. It does not extend the full length of the cuticle but covers about 50% of the more horizontal part. Its very thin, less than a mm.

Hi I am 50 year old man. And I have got this very weird skin infection recenlty on my face. It is fungal infection. Is it a rare condition? How do we treat this? Is there an application which will treat or do I need to take oral medications too?

I have been suffering from Ring Worms Fungal Infection for almost 1 Year. If I take Syscan it will stop but again I get it after 2 months or 3 months ? How to eradicate it completely?

Hello Doctor, -My nails growth has decreased significantly and they come in uneven shape and very fragile. -The skin under my cuticles is black and peeled. - there are ridges on my nails. I have attached the photo of my mails. Please guide. Thanks

Can Orpenem ER tablet treat ring worm infection? I am being treated for Urinary Tract Infection. Please guide.

I have been having lower abdomen pain and headaches and slight weakness in body. A doxtor gave me rifagut but I wasn't tested for Anything. Is rifagut given for infection of gut?

I have very dark and dry cuticles (picture attached). I have tried everything from oils to creams but the darkness is still there, can you recommend an ointment which will make the skin around my nails lighter and healthier?

I am suffering from vaginal yeast infection since a year and taken all kind of medicines antibiotics but no recovery! Please suggest some herbal medicines to cure it completely

Even after removing fungus from ear swelling and pain has not gone down. And i can see whitish material in the ear. I removed some of it and felt it reduced pain. I guess doctor has not completed removed infection. Attached are the prescription given by doctor.

Is this a wart or a corn, it is on my toe, and how to treat this, is this serious condition? And can it be treated at home

My 50 years old aunty have fungal infection in her nails. The cuticles of nails are red, swallon nd tender to touch. Itching is too much on around areas of nail.

Under Treatment for stomach infection and medicine continued. Ziprax 3 ml twice for 5 days Econorm Z& D Now she is having rashes all over the body. Please advise me Thank

What is the treatment for h pylori infection in aturveda? Is it curable??? Plz answer my question ...

I have been smelling bad from my mouth. I brush daily in the morning. But this is a strange odour from my gums or mouth. I feel it is a certain kind of infection in my mouth. I see very tiny red patches inside. What is the treatment of infection in mouth?

My baby girl is just 10 months old and she has got this fungal infection in the diaper area. It is so red, I am sure it must be painful also. She cries when we touch that part. How to treat fungal infection in babies? Will homoeopathy be ok?

Hey this is 31 year old girl. For the first time I have this bad fungal rash on my skin. I sparely remember that my mom also had got it once. Is there any cream which can treat this fungal skin infection? I do not want to take any oral medications.

The cuticles and the skin around and under my fingernails are so dry and crack. Even without the cracking, it’s like the dryness is strangling my fingertips and causes pain. I haven’t been able to find a picture of anything similar.

I have dark cuticles on my toes.Please help me.they are very dark and different from my actual skin

Will Doxycycline fight the spread of an infection caused by chronic sinusitis? My vision seems to have changed in my right eye but the GP said eye problems are not a side effect of the sinusitis. The web tells me otherwise.

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