Fungal Nail Infection: Overview, Causes & Treatments - Healthline
2024年7月16日 · A fungal nail infection, also known as onychomycosis or tinea unguium, happens when a fungus that’s normally in your fingernails or toenails overgrows.
Fungal Nail Infections: Symptoms Causes, Treatment, and Prevention - WebMD
2023年5月10日 · What Is a Fungal Nail Infection? A fungal nail infection is a common condition that can leave you with brittle, discolored nails, usually on your toes. Its formal name is onychomycosis,...
Nail fungus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年5月15日 · Nail fungus is a common infection of the nail. It begins as a white or yellow-brown spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the fungal infection goes deeper, the nail may discolor, thicken and crumble at the edge.
Onychomycosis - Wikipedia
Onychomycosis, also known as tinea unguium, [4] is a fungal infection of the nail. [2] . Symptoms may include white or yellow nail discoloration, thickening of the nail, and separation of the nail from the nail bed. [2] . Fingernails may be affected, but it is more common for toenails. [3] .
Fungal Nail Infections - DermNet
What are fungal nail infections? Fungal infection of the nail, also known as onychomycosis, compromises over 50% of all nail disease with an estimated prevalence of 5.5%. They can affect the toenails, fingernails, or both. Fungal nail infections are also known as tinea unguium in the case of dermatophyte infections.
Nail fungus - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年5月15日 · Other conditions, such as psoriasis, can mimic a fungal infection of the nail. Microorganisms such as yeast and bacteria also can infect nails. Knowing the cause of your infection helps determine the best treatment. Treatment for toenail fungus isn't always needed. And sometimes self-care and nonprescription products clear up the infection.
Fungal nail infection - NHS
Fungal nail infections usually start at the edge of the nail. The infection often spreads to all of the nail, making it thicker and turning it white or yellow. The nail may become brittle and crumbly. The whole nail can sometimes lift off, causing the skin around it to become swollen and painful.
Fungal Nail Infection: Treatment, Causes, Medications & Picture
Fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails is a superficial fungus infection (dermatophytosis). The infection is caused by a fungal microbe that invades the nail bed. Fungal nail infection is also termed onychomycosis and tinea unguium.
Nail fungal infection: Causes, treatment, and symptoms - Medical News Today
2024年1月11日 · Microscopic fungi in the nail cause the condition. It can affect both fingernails and toenails but is more common in feet. Diagnosis is carried out by examination of the...
Onychomycosis (Fungal Nail Infection) - Ada
2021年12月20日 · Onychomycosis (also known as tinea unguium) is a fungal nail infection which can affect the toenails and/or fingernails and which occurs in about 10 percent of adults in the United States. Onychomycosis more commonly affects toenails rather than fingernails.