Toenail fungus has a medical term of “onychomycosis” but the most frequently used term is “fungal toenails”. Onychomycosis expresses together fungus and yeasts illness in the nail. Men get the nail disorder more than women. This is also affects elderly diabetics.
Back in year 1800s, cases of fungal toenails are minimal. The swelling number of [...]
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Toenail fungus is a medical condition that causes physical discomfort and pain and, often, psychological distress. Toenail fungus, medically termed “onchyomycosis”, begins as a cosmetic disfigurement but, without treatment, can evolve into a difficult-to-treat infection.
Who is Likely to Get Toenail Fungus?
Adults are particularly susceptible to toenail fungus, especially the elderly. Approximately 6 to 8 percent [...]
Artificial nails have come to stay. It is rare to find a woman who doesn’t wear it these days. This naturally follows that they are used in covering their natural toes and to make them more beautiful. However, women have been known to use artificial nails to cover up nail fungus infection hence resulting in [...]
It’s a stubborn hang nail, a hit to that spot on your toe in the middle of the night while trying to make your way into the bathroom in the dark, or it’s that stubborn toe slamming against that tight shoe. There are several ways you can get toenail fungus. Fungi gains entry into the [...]
Nail fungus is not like “athlete’s foot,” rather it is when fungi infect your nails, although one can get athlete’s foot first, eventually followed by a fungal infection. You will notice a white or yellow spot at first under your finger or toe nail. With time your nails will start to become discolored, brittle and [...]
