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Online dermatology consultation for nail fungus

A toenail turning yellow, thick and crumbly, and now the next one is starting too.

Chat ₹399Call or video ₹399Follow-up 48 hours

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Not for emergencies. For severe symptoms, go to the nearest hospital or call 108.

Before you book

Nothing to hand? Book anyway.

  1. Photos of the nailsEach affected nail from the top and side, and the skin between the toes.
  2. Since whenHow long, and how many nails are affected.
  3. Your healthDiabetes, liver problems, pregnancy or daily medicines change which tablets are safe.
  4. What you have usedNail paints, creams and home remedies, and for how long.
  • 30-minute replyUsually, day or night
  • Written planPrescription when appropriate
  • 48 hours follow-upIn the same chat
  • Registered doctorsRegistration checked

What the doctor may do

  1. Tell fungus from psoriasis, injury or other nail changes
  2. Prescribe a course that fits how many nails are affected, where appropriate
  3. Treat athlete's foot too, so it does not come back
  4. Check that tablets are safe with your health and medicines
  5. Suggest a nail test when the picture is unclear

Tests the doctor may suggest

Only if needed. Home sample collection where available.

The doctor who answers

Skin consults go only to the skin doctor, who usually replies within 30 minutes, day or night.

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Online consultation for nail fungus

Good for an online consult

  • A yellow, white or brown nail that is thick or crumbly
  • A nail lifting from the skin under it
  • Itchy, peeling skin between the toes as well
  • Nail paints and home remedies did not help
  • You have diabetes and a nail is changing

Get medical help in person if

  • Diabetes with redness, swelling, pain or a wound on the foot: be seen in person today
  • A dark brown or black streak in a nail, especially one that widens or spreads to the skin
  • Pain, pus and swelling around a nail, with fever

What an online consult cannot do. The doctor judges from your photos, so blurry or filtered photos limit what they can say. Some rashes need a dermatologist to examine them in person or take a small skin sample; the doctor tells you when.

What it costs

  • Chat

    ₹399

    Type, and send photos or reports

  • Call or video

    ₹399

    The doctor calls; video if needed

48 hours follow-up included with both. You pay before the doctor joins.

Other online services typically charge ₹650 to ₹800 (publicly listed prices, October 2026). Prices change; check before comparing.

How it works

  1. Tell us what is wrong

    A few questions, about two minutes.

  2. Pay ₹399

    The chat opens at once.

  3. The doctor replies

    Usually within 30 minutes, day or night.

  4. Get your plan

    In writing, with a prescription when appropriate.

What patients say about their consultation

5.05 out of 5 stars2 messages of feedback from WhatsApp
5 out of 5 starsOctober 2026

Booked a consultation for my mother. Doctor actually spent time asking about her previous medicines. That was the main thing I liked.

Aishwarya R

via WhatsApp

5 out of 5 starsOctober 2026

The doctor consultation felt normal, not rushed like some online consultations. Asked about symptoms properly and explained when I should visit in person.

Akshay P

via WhatsApp

Other skin and hair concerns

Questions

How long does nail fungus treatment take?
Months. Fingernails take about 6 months to grow out and toenails 12 to 18 months, and a nail looks normal only when healthy nail has replaced the damaged part. Stopping early is the commonest reason it comes back.
Are nail paints and creams enough?
For one or two nails with mild, early changes, sometimes. Thick nails or many nails usually need tablets as well. The doctor tells you which fits your nails.
Can nail fungus spread?
Yes, to other nails, to the skin of the feet and groin, and sometimes to others at home through shared towels and wet floors. Treating athlete's foot and keeping the feet dry helps stop it.
Are antifungal tablets safe?
For most healthy adults, yes, with the right dose and checks. Liver problems, pregnancy and some daily medicines change what is safe, which is why the doctor asks about them first.
Who will I be speaking to?
Our doctor who leads skin care (MBBS, with fellowships in aesthetic medicine and cosmetic dermatology) answers every skin and hair consult, day or night. There is no MD dermatologist on the panel yet: she tells you when you need to see one in person. Her registration is checked, and every consult follows the NMC Telemedicine Practice Guidelines, 2020.
How much does the online consultation cost?
A chat consultation for this is ₹399, and a call or video is ₹399. The exact fee is shown before you pay, and it includes 48 hours of follow-up questions in the same chat.
How quickly will a doctor reply?
The chat opens as soon as you pay. A doctor usually replies within 30 minutes while doctors are on duty; outside those hours the booking page tells you when the first reply is likely, before you pay. The doctor can switch to a call or video if they need to see you.

About nail fungus

Nail fungus (onychomycosis) makes nails thick, yellow or white, and crumbly, more often on the toes. It often starts from athlete's foot between the toes. Treatment takes months because the damaged nail has to grow out, and toenails grow slower than fingernails. Psoriasis, injury and other problems can look the same, so it is worth knowing it is fungal first. Send photos of your nails and feet. A doctor checks whether it is fungal and plans a treatment that lasts long enough to finish the job.

Consult an online doctor for nail fungus today

Chat ₹399 · 48 hours follow-up included

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