Fungi and bacteria exist in the body in small numbers, but when they start to overgrow, an infection is said to occur. There are different classifications of nail fungus with each having different signs and symptoms. Nail fungus is caused by various reasons some of which include: Diabetes Wearing artificial nails often Walking barefoot in […]
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The Top Onychomycosis Treatment Guidelines
For those stricken by the fungus, onychomycosis treatment guidelines are an invaluable resource. But first you must be sure that you actually have the fungus. The most common symptom of toenail fungus is the thickening and discoloration of the nail. If it is white, black, yellow, or green, that’s a good sign that you are […]
Best Options for Treating Onychomycosis
About one in three fungal skin infections are caused by onychomycosis, making it necessary for patients to understand the process of treating onychomycosis in the event that they have a skin infection. There are several ways to determine whether this fungus is the cause of nail discoloration or dystrophy, but antifungal medication makes it relatively […]
Swimming Pools and Toenail Fungus
The scientific name for toenail fungus infections is Onychomycosis. They are caused by dermatophytes, mold, and yeasts that feed on the protein keratin that is found in nails. Normally this type of infection causes a yellowish color and thickening nails, with crumbs flaking off from underneath the nail. It is usually painless in the early […]
Can Toenail Fungus Make You Sick?
Can toenail fungus make you sick? That is a question that many people who suffer from toenail fungus ask. The answer to that question is yes, toenail fungus really can make you sick. The Possible Results of Untreated Toenail Fungus Below are some of the problems that can result if toenail fungus is not treated: […]
How to Determine If You Have Toenail Fungus
If you are like a lot of people, then you want to know how to determine if you have toenail fungus. Toenail fungus, which is sometimes referred to as Onychomycosis, is a problem that affects about 12 percent of the population. This condition can very easily worsen and lead to other health conditions if it […]
Understanding Alternaria Toenail Fungus
Any time that a person has one or more toenails affected by toenail fungus, it is very distressing. This condition is often called onychomycosis by medical doctors. Toenail fungus makes the affected nail become deformed and discolored and the nail may eventually separate from the nailbed. There are several types of fungal organisms that will […]
Is Toenail Fungus Genetic?
While there is ongoing comprehensive medical research to determine whether most cases of toenail fungus are genetic in nature, physicians attribute the high prevalence of toenail fungus (onychomycosis) among family members to interfamilial transmission. This is where toenail fungus spreads among family members either directly through the sharing of personal items such as socks, or […]
Infections Caused by Common Fungus
The most common type of toenail fungus in North America are dermatophytes. Dermatophytes are a type of fungi that cause skin infections. The most common species of this fungus is called “Trichophyton rubrum”. The Many Sides of Trichophyton Rubrum Trichophyton rubrum is a surprisingly common fungus, and can be found in more places on the body […]
