Fungal nails (onychomycosis)
Fungal nails, or onychomycosis, cause thickening, discolouration, and brittleness in the nails. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and effective treatments to restore nail health and appearance.
What are fungal nail infections?
Fungal nail infections are a common presentation to Dermatologists. Fungal nails are rarely seen in children and become increasingly common with age and patients with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, can be more susceptible. One or more nails can be affected, with toenails being more frequently affected than fingernails. Fungal nail requires treatment and will not clear up on its own, so you should see your GP or dermatologist when you first notice symptoms.
What are the symptoms of fungal nail?
Symptoms include nail thickening, lifting and crumbling of the free edge of the nail; flaky white patches; pale streaks or pigmentation at the sides of nails and nail pitting. There are other nail conditions that may look like fungal nail, including psoriasis, bacterial infection and nail trauma. Diagnosis may require taking a nail clipping and sending it for pathology.
Treatment options for fungal nail
Treatment for fungal nail can include topical applications and oral antifungal medications. We recommend review by a specialist dermatologist, who can determine the best treatment option for you.
What causes fungal nail?
Fungal nail is caused by an infection, most commonly picked up in damp environments, such as the shower at the gym or at public swimming pools. The most common infective organisms are dermatophytes (tineas), yeasts and moulds.
Corrective Treatments
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Our Practitioners
The doctors at Neutral Bay Laser & Dermatology Clinic are highly trained medical professionals, with a caring and compassionate outlook, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results for our patients.
Dr. Terence Poon is the medical director of Neutral Bay Laser & Dermatology Clinic. He is a dermatologist and laser specialist. He has trained extensively in Australia and internationally, in the laser-responsive cosmetic aspects of dermatology.
He undertook a fellowship with Dr Jim Walter, who pioneered the use of lasers in dermatology in Australia and who founded our clinic, which was the first full time laser dermatology clinic in Sydney.
Dr Marianne Nolan has been with the clinic for over two decades and is very experienced in all aspects of laser treatments and related cosmetic procedures. Her meticulous record of safety and competence has earned her a huge following of dedicated cosmetic skin care patients, who also enjoy warm, caring manner. She trained extensively with our founder, Dr James Walter, and has attended regular training programmes and conferences in Australia, Europe and the USA. Together with Dr Walter, she is co-developer of our bespoke rejuvenation treatments, the Walter Nolan Multi-Laser Procedures.
Dr Helena Torpinski has been with our clinic for nearly two decades. Her bright and lively manner continues to ensure she is popular with our patients. Helena works as a GP in Newtown when she is not at our clinic and this adds a great breadth of knowledge and understanding to her engagement with patients. She has expertise in all forms of laser and light-based treatments and has a commitment to ongoing education, training and regular conference attendance.
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