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 [...]

Nail fungus (Onychomycosis) is a fungal infection of tiny organisms (Tinea Unguium) that occurs in both fingernail and toenails – but typically associated more so with toenails than fingernails due to the harsher environment of shoes and greater exposure to infectious places (ex. gym floors, shower stalls). You’re six times more likely to develop a [...]

An infection of nail fungus occurs when fungi infect one or more of your nails.  A nail fungal infection may begin as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail.  As the nail fungus spreads deeper into your nail, it may cause your nail to discolor, thicken and develop crumbling [...]

The answer to this question is still unclear.  Most forms of laser treatment have only provided the industry with small, poor-quality studies involving a small sample groups of patients with lighter cases of toenail fungus, some of whom appeared to experience improvement after the treatment.  While the study reported no adverse effects, the system zaps [...]