Toenail Fungus
Do you suffer from toenail fungus? Do you require relief from toenail fungus? Continue reading to find out
how to be "fungus-free".
Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is the result of the presence of a fungal infection that affects the nail plate. This bacterial infection gradually diminishes the keratin - the material that makes up the nail - and eventually leads to disfiguration of the nail.
Toenail fungus accounts for half of all cases of nail dystrophy (degeneration and/or defect of the nail).
There are other types of nail dystrophy
that can be mistaken for a fungal infection, such as psoriasis, dermatitis, onychogryphosis (thickening of the nail in the elderly), yellow-nail syndrome and nail trauma.
For this reason, if you think you have toenail fungus you should always seek medical advice before treatment, especially if you are pregnant or nursing.
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