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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Diagnosis of toenail fungus is relatively straightforward, based on clinical signs and laboratory tests. While the toenail appearance may indicate a toenail fungus infection, laboratory tests are necessary for confirmation. Symptoms of toenail fungus can appear to be other medical conditions, such nail psoriasis or yellow nail syndrome.
Fungi in the nail can be [...]
You have become uncomfortable in your own skin. Your shy about putting on your favorite pair of strappy sandals and enjoying a night out on the town. As simple and little as it may seem, toenail fungus can have a drastic affect on your self esteem and your personal life. But don’t worry, before you [...]
This NY Times article reports on the use of lasers for the treatment of nail fungus. The whole idea is to use a laser beam to irradiate the fungus and kill it without hurting the nail and surrounding tissue. There are already a number of companies who are developing these laser treatments. One of those [...]
