WebMD gives you a visual guide to fungal infections in your toenails: what they are, how to avoid them, and how to treat them.
The fungi that infects the toenails are easily spread by direct contact with others who have the fungus. It is also commonly transmitted through damp public areas, like gym showers and community pools. Sharing socks, shoes and nail manicuring equipment with a person who has the fungus can also...
Fungal fingernails and toenails, also known as onychomycosis or nail fungus, may appear discolored, flaky, and thickened. Discover the causes, symptoms, signs, home remedies, treatment (topical medicine), and prevention of fungal nails.
Fungal fingernails and toenails, also known as onychomycosis or nail fungus, may appear discolored, flaky, and thickened. Discover the causes, symptoms, signs, home remedies, treatment (topical medicine), and prevention of fungal nails.
My husband had fungus on his toenails, and was told to soak his feet in a solution of half water/half apple cider vinegar for 30 minutes at least 2 times a day. There is something about the acid in the vinegar that helps clear up the infection. This is something that does work, bu...
Toenail fungus is a type of fungus that can colonize one or more of the toenails, causing a variety of symptoms, including...
Because the fungus lives and thrives underneath the nail, it’s difficult to treat topically. Your doctor will likely prescribe medicine to help your body fight off the infection. If that doesn’t work for you or isn’t an option, you can try the suggestions listed below. Keep in mind th...
Nail fungus; be it on your toenails or your fingernails is an unpleasant business to have to deal with. Officially known as onychomcosis, it is most often caused by moisture trapped in a warm dark place (because of shoes, this is why it more commonly effects toenails) which is the envir...
couple of drops on each affected toenail a couple of times each day. Alternatively, you can use a clean nail polish brush to paint the vinegar on your toenails twice daily. When you choose to apply the vinegar directly to your toenails, use straight vinegar rather than mixing it with water...
it had spread to 4 toenails. The same toenails on both feet. I was getting desperate because it is the summer and I always wear nail polish on my toenails because I only wear sandals in the summer months. I didn't think it was very wise to wear nail polish on my toenails because I...