Thick, yellow toenails left so long they split and crumble. Nails so misshapen they dig into the skin, causing infections. Or, in the most severe cases, curling into what we call ‘ram’s horns’ that ...

Onychomycosis is a yellowing of the toenails that often is caused by a fungal infection. Up to 18 percent of the population has this disease at any given time and it tends to get more common with age.

No sandals this summer because of your ugly toenails? Ten to 15 percent of all Americans, a third of diabetics and half of the population over age 70 are afflicted with onychomycosis — toenail fungus.

As unsightly as it is, the infection is usually manageable — but only with the right treatment. Here’s how to kick it. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Caroline Hopkins Q: It ...

Photograph courtesy of Flickr user sergis blog. While thick socks and boots can keep your toes warm during the winter, once spring arrives and the sandals come out, you may sometime see an unlovely ...

Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is a common fungal infection that affects the toenails. It typically begins as a white or yellow spot under the tip of the toenail and can spread deeper ...