White Onychomycosis Distal Onychomycosis – Different Types of Toenail Fungus

Onychomycosis or toenail fungus is the most common known nail disorder. It is caused by a type of fungus called dermatophytes which are parasites that feeds on keratin, protein of which nails are made of. Dermatophytes are anaerobic organisms meaning they can survive without oxygen. This is the same type of fungus that cause other…

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How to Differentiate Nail Fungus From Other Nail Infections

Nail fungus are probably amongst the most common of all nail infections, and perhaps as a result of this commonness, people have come to start seeing them even where they are not present. Indeed, we have a situation where a person suffering from any form of nail disfigurement is likely to start blaming their woes…