Toenail fungus has a lot of names. It is also known as onychomycosis or tinea unguium. It is a type of fungal infection that affects the nails. It is more prevalent among older adults and men are more prone to it than women. Nail fungus can affect both fingernails and toenails, but it affects toenails more than fingernails. A nail fungus infection may begin as a discoloration of the nail’s tip. It is usually yellowish and in the long run, it can become darker, thicker, and crumbly on the edges.
7What are the usual symptoms of a toenail fungal infection?
The following are the most common symptoms of toenail fungal infections: nail thickening, nail darkening or discoloration, nail distortion, dull nail, pain emanating from the nail’s tip, brittle nail, and crumbly on the edges, and a foul smell. The infected nail may also set off the nail bed. This condition is called onycholysis, and it is painless in most cases. Its root cause has to be treated. Toenail fungus is the usual cause of onycholysis although this may also be caused by allergies, sunburn, and yeast infection underneath the nail.
