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Nail Fungus

November 2, 2007 on 4:35 pm | In Health |

Nail Fungus (onychomycosis) Treatment Tips
By: Juliet Cohen, Tue Jul 10th, 2007
Fungal infections of the nails are common. Fungal infections can also be a problem for people wearing acrylic nails. Fungal nails usually begin with an opaque white or silvery area at the distal (outside) edge of a nail. Onychomycosis usually begins as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. Fungal infections are not commonly contagious nor do they spread easily between people.

How Is Toenail Fungus Diagnosed?
By: Mandy Fain, Tue Apr 17th, 2007
Toenail fungus is a common problem in this country, especially for people who are involved in athletics or whose occupation requires them to work in damp areas. A nail fungus diagnosis is common in nails that have been continuously exposed to warm, moist environments such as sweaty shoes or shower floors. A nail fungus may present as a yellowish or brown patch on the nail and in some cases could cause the nail to separate from the nail bed.

Nail Fungus Symptoms Will Vary From Person To Person
By: Mandy Fain, Tue Apr 3rd, 2007
The first symptom of a toenail fungus infection is discoloration of the nail. The symptoms of a nail infection will vary depending on the type and severity of the infection.

Nail Fungus
An infection of nail fungus occurs when fungi infect one or more of your nails. A nail fungal infection may begin as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the nail fungus spreads deeper into your nail, it may cause your nail to discolor, thicken and develop crumbling edges, an unsightly and potentially painful problem. These infections usually develop on nails continually exposed to warm, moist environments, such as sweaty shoes or shower floors. Nail fungus isn’t the same as athlete’s foot, which primarily affects the skin of the feet, but at times the two may coexist and can be caused by the same type of fungus. An infection with nail fungus may be difficult to treat, and infections may recur. But medications are available to help clear up nail fungus.