Fungal Nail Infection

📖What is Fungal Nail Infection?

Fungal nail infection, medically known as onychomycosis, is a common infection of the toenails or fingernails caused by fungal organisms that thrive in warm, moist environments and gradually invade the nail plate and surrounding nail bed. It typically begins as a small white or yellow spot under the tip of the nail and, if left untreated, can progress to cause the entire nail to become discolored, thickened, and brittle over months to years. The infection is more common in toenails than fingernails due to their frequent enclosure in warm, damp footwear, and risk increases significantly with age, diabetes, poor circulation, and a weakened immune system. While often a cosmetic concern, advanced infections can cause pain, difficulty wearing shoes, and serve as an entry point for bacterial infection in vulnerable individuals.

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