Onychomycosis
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Explore overview, symptoms, causes, treatment, diagnosis, prevention, and FAQ articles for this condition.
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FAQ about Onychomycosis
This FAQ explains onychomycosis, a fungal infection of the nail unit that most often affects toenails but can also involve fingernails. The questions below cover what it is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, what treatment usually involves, and what…
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Prevention of Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis, a fungal infection of the nails, can often be prevented in the sense that the conditions that allow fungal organisms to colonize the nail can be reduced. Complete prevention is not always possible because exposure to fungi is common and…
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Treatment for Onychomycosis
What treatments are used for Onychomycosis? The condition is managed with antifungal medications, nail debridement or removal in selected cases, and long-term measures that reduce reinfection and support nail recovery. These treatments are designed to address the fungal organisms within the…
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Diagnosis of Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail unit, usually caused by dermatophytes, though yeasts and non-dermatophyte molds can also be involved. It develops when fungi invade the nail plate, nail bed, or surrounding nail structures and gradually alter nail growth…
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Causes of Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis is caused by an infection of the nail unit, usually by dermatophyte fungi, although yeasts and non-dermatophyte molds can also be responsible. The condition develops when these organisms gain access to the nail, survive the nail’s normal defenses, and colonize…
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Symptoms of Onychomycosis
What are the symptoms of Onychomycosis? The condition most often causes nails to become discolored, thickened, brittle, distorted, and difficult to trim. In some cases the nail separates from the nail bed, develops debris beneath its surface, or becomes mildly painful.…