At Almasi Skincare, we offer the best nail yeast infection treatment in Nairobi Kenya which combines the use of prescription medications, over-the-counter products and lifestyle modifications.
What Is A Nail Yeast Infection?
A nail yeast infection is a nail disease caused by a type of fungus known as a yeast.
What Causes Nail Yeast Infections?
Nail yeast infections are caused by a yeast called Candida and they are known Candidiasis.
Other causes of Kenya nail infection include dermatophytes.
The following are the risk factors for developing nail fungus infection:
*Age as it is more common in older people
*A hot and humid climate
*Medical conditions like athlete’s foot, cancer, diabetes, HIV, psoriasis
*Nail injuries, surgery or previous infection
*Walking barefoot in wet places like pool sides, locker rooms, public showers, gyms, spas
*Wearing tight-fitting closed shoes which make your feet hot and sweaty
*Smoking
*Lifestyles that involve having wet hands or feet throughout the day or wearing plastic gloves for many hours every day
What Are The Symptoms Of Nail Yeast Infection?
Symptoms of nail yeast infections include the following:
*Nail color changes as it turns white, yellow, brown or another color
*Nail texture changes as the surface become soft, dry, brittle, powdery and crumbles
*Nail size changes as it thickens
*Nail shape changes as it lifts up from the finger or toe and separates from the nail bed
*Debris builds up under the nail
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Nail Yeast Infection Diagnosis
Nail yeast infection diagnosis is made after our Doctor listens to the patient’s history and examines their nails and the surrounding skin.
If our Doctor suspects a fungal nail infection, they may request a KOH test which is done on fragments of the nail.
Nail Yeast Infection Treatment
The best nail yeast infection treatment is one that combines prescription medications with over-the-counter products and lifestyle modifications.
Prescription Medications
Prescription medications used to treat nail yeast infection include the following:
*Fluconazole is one of the best medicines for the treatment of candidiasis of the nails. It is available as a tablet, cream and powder. Using this antifungal medication is one of the quickest way to treat a yeast infection of the nail especially when it is combined with a topical antifungal.
*Itraconazole is another yeast infection pill that is also used for nail infections.
*Voriconazole is also one of the medications used for yeast infection treatment in Kenya.
The best antifungal drugs for yeast infections of the nail are therefore Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Voriconazole and other azole antifungals. However, Voriconazole is the best oral antifungal for nail yeast infection treatment since studies show that it can be successfully used even in cases that are resistant to other antifungals.
Griseofulvin and Terbinafine are other oral antifungals used to treat other fungal nail infections in Kenya.
Topical medications that have been found by studies to be effective for treating onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) when applied to the nails include Efinaconazole 10% solution, Tavaborole 5% solution and Ciclopirox 8% nail lacquer. These medications must be applied daily for 48 weeks.
The fastest treatment for fingernail fungus is combination therapy that includes an antifungal taken by mouth like itraconazole with an antifungal applied on the nail like Ciclopirox.
Applying Ciclopirox is one way of getting rid of yeast toenail fungus and yeast fingernail fungus without taking antifungal medications by mouth. This medication is applied like nail polish on the infected toenails and fingernails every day. Once a week the drug layers are removed before fresh applications are applied and continued for 1 year.
Over-The-Counter Products
Over-the-counter products used to treat nail yeast infections include the following:
*Molecular AF Antifungal Dynamic Oil which contains Origanum Oil, Melaleuca Oil (tea tree oil) and Cinnamomum Verum Oil which have antifungal properties. It is used to treat fungal infections on the nails, toes, fingers and skin. It is applied twice a day for 3 to 6 months. Click here to buy Molecular AF Antifungal Dynamic Oil.
Lifestyle Modifications
Lifestyle modifications used to treat nail yeast infections include the following:
*Wear sandals to avoid walking barefoot in wet places like gyms, spas, pool sides, locker rooms and public showers.
*Get rid of the shoes and other footwear that you wore before you started on treatment since the fungi can live in them and reinfect you. If you don’t want to throw the shoes away, you can use a UV Sanitizer Box to get rid of the fungus.
*Dry your hands and feet after washing them or doing wet work.
*Wear well-fitting, dry shoes made of materials like leather and canvas.
*Alternate shoes by giving them 24 hours to dry before wearing them again. You can also sprinkle antifungal powder in the shoes to prevent the fungi from growing in them.
*Never share your shoes, socks, towels, manicure tools and other personal items since you can get fungal infections by sharing them.
*Carry your own manicure tools to the salon when you are going to get a manicure or pedicure since salon tools can spread infection from one client to another if they are not sanitized after each client.
*Stop smoking. Click on the link to learn about our Smoking Cessation Program.
Nail Yeast Infection Complications
Complications of nail yeast infections include pain and nail distortion when it takes on an unusual shape.
Nail Yeast Infections Prevention
To prevent nail yeast infections, keep your fingernails and toenails short and clean and do not walk barefoot in public lockers and pool sides.
Contact our Doctor today for excellent nail yeast infection treatment in Nairobi Kenya.