Most symptoms of nail fungus are fairly indicative of the condition itself since they aren’t commonly caused by other conditions. Common symptoms of nail fungus include discoloration of the nail, changes in the nail's texture like brittleness, cracking, or flaking of the nail material. When you notice these changes in your nail’s appearance, it is [...]
While nail fungus most commonly affects the toenails, fungal infections are possible in other areas of the body. Fungus spores can attach to most surfaces, and once they have the opportunity to do so it is a matter of where they can find a good environment to grow. Toenails are often the perfect place for [...]
When you start to notice a buildup of debris under your toenail, you may be worried that it is indicative of an urgent medical condition or poor hygiene. Commonly, this buildup can occur with toenail fungus. Toenail fungus is an infectious condition that is easily spread between people. If you have caught a toenail fungus, [...]
Because toenail fungus is extremely contagious, this condition can easily spread between people in close physical contact with each other. This means that family members, close friends, and other people who spend time together may be at risk of infecting each other with toenail fungus. This contagious spread happens when the fungus latches onto surfaces [...]
