Nail fungus or onychomycosis is a very common nail disorder. It accounts for around half of all nail problems with almost 40 million people in the US infected according to Podiatry Today magazine. As the condition is generally painless in early stages it is often dismissed as a purely cosmetic problem that can easily be covered up simply by applying a nail polish. But unfortunately onychomycosis is progressive...
Nail fungus is an extremely common nail disorder that results in discolored, brittle and thickened nails. In certain manifestations of the disease, the fungus resides underneath the nail plate and can cause the nail to twist off or detach if the infection reaches an advanced stage. Toenails are more often affected than fingernails due to the fact that they are more often in dark and airless environments in which...