Nail fungus affects about 10% of the U.S. adult population and 20-50% of seniors, but much of that number let the condition go untreated. The reason people leave their nail fungus untreated is because they think that since the condition affects only the nails, it is purely aesthetic and cannot cause any damage to their [...]
Nail fungus usually starts off small and unassuming. Maybe a small white or yellow spot under the toenail or fingernail. Then the fungus advances and grows which can make the nail can turn yellow, brown, even black becoming thick and hard. What’s worse is the the nail can even start flaking and crumbling which can [...]
There are a number of factors into why a person may develop a fungal nail infection and many causes. There are different treatment options depending on how you retracted it. Many of these causes are preventable when taking precaution, however an individual who is more susceptible due to hereditary reasons or poor immunity could have [...]
Nail fungus is problematic because it is so common, with 10% of people suffering from it, and it is very difficult to get rid of. The reason it is difficult to treat once you catch nail fungus is because the fungus grows under the nail on the nail bed, and it is hard for treatments [...]
