Alternatively, a wart under the nail plate, known as subungual verruca, can also cause nail streaks. Pregnancy

No active antifungal is a bit of a let-down. While the science behind Nailner makes sense, it is still just relying on run-of-the-mill acids rather than having an agent that has been proven to fight fungal infections. As a result, it may be less effective than it should be. Nailner also does not claim to actually work to fight the infection – rather it claims that it is a product to help ‘ improve the look’ of an infected nail. Ethyl lactate and lactic acid are used as solvents in this solution, meaning they are used to break down other compounds, presumably the infected nail and the fungus. The citric acid is used in a similar vein. The glycerin seems to be there as a moisturiser and as sort of a binding agent, from what we can put together. However, eagle-eyed readers will note that there does not seem to be a specific antifungal. White streaks or spots can also be the result of nail trauma. This may occur due to any injury or friction caused by restricting footwear. Typically, white streaks caused by trauma will eventually heal and go away on their own, although this can take between 9-12 months. Red streaks on nails Nailner is good for making sure your toes look good. Maybe these products aren’t quite as effective as others at fighting the fungi that are actually doing the damage, but it may well work for you if you catch your fungus early enough in the process. Fungi, naturally, thrive in dark, damp, and unclean environments – a dirty shoe you keep wearing, for example, is a fantastic place for the fungi to latch on to your nail from. However, once those fungi have infected the nail, they are very difficult to shake off. Fungi are hardy organisms, and it may take a little more than an acidic toenail to convince them to move. EfficacyBoth acute and chronic trauma to the nail, either from injuries or repeated friction, can cause melanonychia. This includes carpal tunnel syndrome, nail biting, and foot deformities caused by ill-fitting footwear. We’re not super concerned with the ingredients in the two products that include nail polish in them, so we’re going to skip those in this section. Our main concern is deconstructing the product that is purported to actually fight the fungi that have set up shop on your big toe. However, if you’ve noticed your infection early on, we think it’s worth a shot – it may very well work wonders for your nails! Where to Get It However, we’re not seeing either of these antifungals, so it looks like the product is relying on the acids present in the solution to create a caustic environment for the fungus, making it more difficult to thrive. This appears as a dark band that runs across your nail horizontally. What are the different types of melanonychia?

Feel free to see how we came to these conclusions in our more in-depth sections below, or just skip over to the overall rating to see what we think of it all in all. How Nailner Works If your melanonychia is caused by a medication that you take for another condition, you may just have to learn to live with the nail streaks.Hyperpigmentation is common in pregnancy and can cause your skin to change colour. Melanonychia is also a fairly common occurrence and typically affects several of the fingernails or toenails. Race