2024年4月24日 · You'll know if you have toenail fungus from seeing white, brown, or yellow spots on your toenail. Over time, your nail might thicken and even start to lift from your toe. Nail fungus...

2022年8月21日 · Toenail fungus is an infection that gets in through cracks in your nail or cuts in your skin. It can make your toenail change color or get thicker. It can also hurt. Because...

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. Nail fungus can affect several nails. If your condition is mild and not bothering you, you may not need treatment.

2024年10月18日 · There are three main types of toenail fungal infections, also known as onychomycosis or tinea unguium, that can change the appearance of your toenails. They’re quite common, affecting up to 14% of people. While fungal nail infections aren’t a serious health problem, they can sometimes cause pain.

2024年5月21日 · Toenails on the big toe and little toe are the most likely to develop a toenail fungus. This may be partly because the big toe and little toe are constantly exposed to friction from the sides of shoes. When a toenail develops a fungal infection, it typically turns yellow or brown. It becomes thick and overgrown.

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, and it’s...

2024年9月6日 · When it comes to the big toe nail, it is particularly susceptible to fungal infections due to its size, exposure to moisture, and potential trauma from wearing ill-fitting shoes. The warm and moist environment inside your shoes provides the perfect conditions for fungi to thrive and infect your nails.

2020年11月25日 · Dermatologist Pamela Ng, MD, explains what you need to know about this common condition and top ways to stop it in its tracks. Athlete’s foot is a highly contagious fungal infection that is part of a larger family of fungal infections affecting the skin and nails. These include “jock itch” and ringworm.

2023年9月7日 · Wriggling toes in the sand and wearing sandals are warm weather treats, unless you'd rather keep your toes under wraps due to thickened, yellowish nails. Nail fungal infections (known as onychomycosis) are common, affecting up to 14% of the general population.

2023年3月8日 · Toenail fungus is an infection of the nail bed, nail plate, or both. The infection typically begins at the side or the front of the nail before spreading to the whole nail. Symptoms include brittle nails, thickened nails, detachment of the nail, and discoloration. Treatments for toenail fungus include topical medications and oral antifungals.