Have you noticed a spot or spots on your nails lately? If so have you tried antifungal treatments with the presumption that it is a fungal nail and not getting results? If so we may have the answer you had no idea about – Psoriasis. Fungal nails are often confused for Psoriasis and vice versa. There are however a few ways to tell the difference between the two. Before you seek proper treatment you need to find out if you have toenail fungus or Psoriasis. Most treatments will not resolve both problems.

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red and scaly patches to occur on the skin. About half the individuals who have it will also have it occurring on their nails as well. The nails will typically appear to be thick, discolored, loose, and crumbly. This easily describes nail fungus as well, but it is important to note if you have this issue on your skin that it is very likely to be occurring on your nails as well and not a nail fungus. Furthermore, if it is psoriasis, the nail color will appear green, yellow, or brown. They may also develop red or white spots.

Nail fungus, on the other hand, carries many of the same characteristics of psoriasis; thickening of the nail, lifting, brittle, crumbly, discoloration, and spots. However, the difference in nail color and spotting is usually how you can determine the difference. Moreover, a fungal nail is more likely to become yellow or crumbly white.

If you are concerned about the health of your nail and are exhibiting the above symptoms it is best to contact a doctor or specialist regarding the issue and treat the nails accordingly.

Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus

If you have caught nail fungus, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser, which typically only takes on treatment. 

Our toenail doctor in Fort Collins, CO recommends this treatment. The PinPointe Laser treatment has the highest cure rate in the market. It has no side effects and no recovery period. As a result, you can go about your daily activities right after the treatment. Also, it is not painful.

If you have any signs of nail fungus, call us at (800) 672-0625 or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.