My nails are turning rotten greenish. They are itchy and one of the nail is coming off. Can you please tell me the name of this disease?

Question

YOu have fungal infection and antifungal cream and tablet wil help The clinical appearance of GNS makes it an easy diagnosis for a dermatologist. However if there is doubt, a nail sample can be taken for culture. Green nail syndrome responds well to treatment. Therapy consists of cutting the detached portion of the nail, keeping nails dry, and avoiding trauma to the area. Topical antibiotics, such as bacitracin or polymyxin B, applied two to four times per day will cure most patients if continued for one to four months. Alternatively, chlorine bleach, diluted 1: 4 with water, is effective in suppressing growth of P. Aeruginosa when applied topically to affected nails. Vinegar (acetic acid) has been reported to be useful in this regard as well. Occasionally, the nail may need to be removed, if more conservative treatment fails. At these times, an oral antibiotic, such as ciprofloxacin, is often prescribed.

Sajeev Kumar · Accepted Answer

YOu have fungal infection and antifungal cream and tablet wil help The clinical appearance of GNS makes it an easy diagnosis for a dermatologist. However if there is doubt, a nail sample can be taken for culture. Green nail syndrome responds well to treatment. Therapy consists of cutting the detached portion of the nail, keeping nails dry, and avoiding trauma to the area. Topical antibiotics, such as bacitracin or polymyxin B, applied two to four times per day will cure most patients if continued for one to four months. Alternatively, chlorine bleach, diluted 1: 4 with water, is effective in suppressing growth of P. Aeruginosa when applied topically to affected nails. Vinegar (acetic acid) has been reported to be useful in this regard as well. Occasionally, the nail may need to be removed, if more conservative treatment fails. At these times, an oral antibiotic, such as ciprofloxacin, is often prescribed.