What can you do about yellow nails?
Discoloration, weakness and lifted nails all point to various illnesses that may be a result of the change in both your fingernails and toenails.
Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and deep underlying tissues. Group A strep (streptococcal) bacteria are the most common cause. The bacteria enter your body when you get an injury such as a bruise, burn, surgical cut or Wound Healing.
Symptoms include:
- Fever and chills
- Swollen glands or lymph nodes
- A rash with painful, red, tender skin — the skin may blister and scab over
An Ohio State dermatologist may take a sample or culture from your skin or do a blood test to identify the bacteria causing infection. Treatment is with antibiotics. They may be oral in mild cases or intravenous (through the vein) for more severe cases.
Source: National Institutes of Health: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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