Fungal nail infections can often be diagnosed just by looking at the nail. The telltale signs of discolouration and ragged or crumbly nails are often very clear. If they’re not sure, a clinician might take a ‘nail scraping’ (a sample of your nail) to be sent to a lab and analysed in a special dish known as a culture, where they can see what type of fungus is causing the infection.
If you’re in need of advice about diagnosis or treatment of a fungal nail infection then we’re always happy to chat with you and prescribe the right treatment for your needs.