Fungal Infections

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Onychomycosis


Onychomycosis, fungal infection of the nails, often stems from untreated athlete's foot or tinea manuum (fungal infection of the hands). Although it can appear in younger children, it is much more common in adolescents and adults. People who have their nails manicured often, particularly when the cuticles are trimmed, are more susceptible to nail infections.


There are four main forms of this disorder. The most common is distal subungual onychomycosis. At first, the nail ...Read the full article