Those yellowish and thickened toenails could mean you have an infection with a toenail fungus. Here are the types, symptoms, and how to treat fungal infections of the toenail.

Nail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a condition that occurs when a microscopic fungus enters either a fingernail or toenail. Fungal infections occur in toenails more often than in fingernails.

Nail fungus affects toenails more often than fingernails, with the infection typically developing on the big toe first. Toenail fungus can begin as a skin infection called athlete’s foot .

Because toenail fungus can be so tough to treat, it’s worth making an effort to keep it from coming back once you've cleared the infection. Here’s what Dr. Straight advises: Advertisement ...

Q) I’VE suffered from a toenail infection in both big toes for a number of years and nothing seems to cure it. My GP said to paint my toenails if it bothers me. I know it needs treating and I ...

Fungal infections typically cause toenails to become thick, discolored (white or yellow), misshapen and brittle or crumbly. If that's not bad enough, treating toenail fungus is notoriously tough: It ...

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Fungal Infection: Similar to toenail fungus, a fungal skin infection can cause the toes to appear yellow, thickened, and scaly. A podiatrist might prescribe antifungal creams or powders.

Nail fungus is a frustratingly common ailment. A Harvard-trained, board-certified dermatologist is sharing a cheap trick for tackling unsightly fungal infection at home.

Black toenails can result from an injury, a fungal infection, ... Long-term pressure on the toes from shoes that do not fit correctly can damage the toenails, especially the big toe.