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How do I get rid of the white spots on the nails?

December 20, 2010 | Bookmark +

Sometimes I see white spots that get worse and spread all over the nail and to other nails. They cause peeling and in severe cases the nail crumbles away. What is this and how do you cure it?

Answer

There is a form of fungus that causes white spots on the toenails called “white superficial onychomycosis.” As its name implies, it is characterized by white dots on the toenails. These white areas may crumble and peel as the fungus attacks the deeper layers of the surface of the nail plate. This condition is common on the toenails of elderly clients. Because it is a surface fungus, it can often be treated with a potent antifungal cream, such as Nizoral, Spectazole, Loprox, Naftin, or Mentax. — Dr. Rich

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What’s the cause of the pinkish-red oval area on the pad of my client’s toes?

I have a client who has a recurring problem with her fourth toes during the winter months. Both of her “ring finger” toes develop a pinkish-red oval area on the pad. Then a month later, when I see her again, the skin has become dry and hard like a callus, with the layers of skin peeling away to reveal a deeper, dark epicenter.  It’s extremely painful for her and, needless to say, we do not touch it. But it clears up in the summer when she’s wearing open-toed sandals, so I suspect it has to be due to the boots she wears in the winter. Plus she never puts lotion on her feet or uses a foot file in between visits. What do you think causes this?

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What are the big white spots on my natural-nail client’s nails?

I have a client who has been with me for about two years. She used to wear acrylic nails but has been a natural nail client for eight months or so. She has these white spots on her nails — big spots that are dry, but not flaky, right in the middle of the nail. I did try to buff them lightly but they do not come off or grow off. I had a new client come in last week who had the same on her toenails. She said it started after she had a pedicure done at another salon. Can you help?

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