Toenail fungus also goes by the name onychomycosis. It is a common fungal infection that affects the toenails. Its most noticeable symptom is a white, brown, or yellow discoloration of one or more toenails. This infection may spread to the other nails and cause them to crack and thicken. This is a challenging condition to treat.
15What causes the condition?
Nail fungal infections are more often caused by fungi that are known as dermatophytes. They tend to infect the skin found underneath the nail. This unpleasant nail condition may also be caused by yeast and molds.
