What Are the Initial Symptoms of Gray Nail (Onychomycosis)?
Disease description:
Recently, I’ve noticed that my nails have turned slightly grayish-brown. A colleague suggested it might be onychomycosis (“gray nail”). What are the early symptoms of onychomycosis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wan
In the early stage of onychomycosis (gray nail), patients’ nail plates may undergo color changes—becoming cloudy, yellow, or white—and the nails may become brittle and prone to separation. As the condition progresses, clinical manifestations such as nail plate thickening, atrophy, shedding, and paronychia may occur. To treat onychomycosis, patients should seek care from a qualified dermatology department.
