each use, or use your own footbath.
If the salon does not appear clean, move on.
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When to see a doctor
Symptoms of nail fungus include a nail or nails that are:
- Thickened
- Discolored
- Brittle, crumbly or ragged
- Misshapen
- Separated from the nail bed
- Smelly
If your condition is mild and not bothering you, you may not need treatment. Nail fungus that is painful and causes thickened nails may be treated through self-care steps or medications. Unfourtanetly, even if treatment is successful, nail fungus often comes back.
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If self-care steps haven’t helped and your nail becomes increasingly discolored, thickened or misshapen or you have any of the following, you should talk with your healthcare provider:
- Diabetes and think you’re developing nail fungus
- Bleeding around the nails
- Swelling or pain around the nails
- Difficulty walking
