How would I be able to tell the difference between a slightly bruised (probably recovering bruise) toenail and a mild fungal toenail infection? There is a section of the nail that is an off-whiteish yellow color, but it doesnt seem to be growing or expanding.
Thanks for asking in Chat Doctor forum In short: If you had injury it is bruise and in fungal infection nail gets distorted and is chronic condition. Explanation: For definite confirmation go for KOH preparation, you will find fungal filaments on microscopic examination and in case of bruise nothing will be there.