Putting the "Nix" on Toenail Fungus

Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is a fairly common condition that disfigures and can destroy the toenail.  Generally speaking, the big toe and the little toe are the nails that are most likely to be affected.  This condition is caused by any one of the many types of fungi that grow in the moist [...]

Nail fungus, or Onychomycosis, is a condition that is caused by the presence of a fungus living in and underneath the nail bed of a finger or toe.  The fungus (a dermatophyte) houses itself within the nail bed making it difficult to reach and therefore difficult to kill.  The cool and protected area underneath a [...]

The goal is to stop toenail fungus before it gets ahold of you.  There are plenty of products on the market that claim they can “cure” toenail fungus.  Be sure to do your research before purchasing any ingestible toenail fungus treatments.  Many of these oral treatments have potential side effects and have to be ingested [...]

Fungal infections of the nails and toenails are quite common and are caused by microorganisms that make their way into the tiny cracks in our skin, usually around the toenails.  The toenails are most often the site of infection because of the favorable environment the foot provides which is often both dark and damp.  There [...]

A common misconception is that a fungal infection on the skin will not become a nail or toenail fungus infection.  When fungus appears anywhere on the skin, it must be treated immediately so that is does not spread to any of the nails.  Some the areas of the body where fungus will often show up [...]