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The hallmark of onychomycosis is <font color="#1f4099">distorted nails</font> . Common symptoms of onychomycosis include change in nail texture and discoloration. | |||
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The nail plate can have a thickened, yellow, or cloudy appearance. The nails can become rough and crumbly, or can separate from the nail bed. There is usually no pain or other bodily symptoms, unless the disease is severe. <ref>http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic300.htm</ref> | The nail plate can have a thickened, yellow, or cloudy appearance. The nails can become rough and crumbly, or can separate from the nail bed. There is usually no pain or other bodily symptoms, unless the disease is severe. <ref>http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic300.htm</ref> | ||
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Overview
The hallmark of onychomycosis is distorted nails . Common symptoms of onychomycosis include change in nail texture and discoloration.
Symptoms
The nail plate can have a thickened, yellow, or cloudy appearance. The nails can become rough and crumbly, or can separate from the nail bed. There is usually no pain or other bodily symptoms, unless the disease is severe. [1]
Dermatophytids are fungus-free skin lesions that sometimes form as a result of a fungus infection in another part of the body. This could take the form of a rash or itch in an area of the body that is not infected with the fungus. Dermatophytids can be thought of as an allergic reaction to the fungus.