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Q: I have a toenail fungus that just won't go away. What can I do? A: Fungal toenail infections occur when a fungus infects the area under the surface of a toenail. Fungi love warm, damp environments, ...

Nail fungus — known by the scientific name of onychomycosis — is a fungal infection of the nail. It can occur on the toenail or fingernail but is most common on the toes. It causes whitening and ...

Toenail fungus can turn an otherwise healthy toenail into a discolored, thickened, and cracking one. While fungal toenail infections may be fairly common, this doesn’t mean you should use common ...

Q: It looks like I have fungus beneath my toenail, but how can I be sure? Does toenail fungus go away on its own? A: Yellowing, brittle and unusual-looking toenails can be a sign that a fungal nail ...

Anyone can get toenail fungus, but it’s more common as we age. It's not a serious disease. It's mainly cosmetic. The fungus causes the nails to thicken and discolor. But fungus on the nails can lead ...

If your favorite sandals are sitting in the closet because of unsightly thick and yellow nails, you might be wondering how to know if toenail fungus is dying already. It turns out getting rid of this ...

Q: I've tried all the toenail fungus cures in our drugstore, and so far nothing works. Why not? What can I do? I really miss wearing sandals. A: You are one of the estimated 6 million people in the ...

It can strike almost anywhere at any time _ your scalp, your toes, your ears or your nails. Even intimate areas can be affected. Fungal infections can be formidable. Athlete's foot isn't restricted to ...

DEAR READER: Fungal toenail infections occur when a fungus infects the area under the surface of a toenail. Fungi love warm, damp environments, and the space inside our shoes provides the perfect ...

Dear Reader: Fungal toenail infections occur when a fungus infects the area under the surface of a toenail. Fungi love warm, damp environments, and the space inside our shoes provides the perfect ...