This article will highlight the first signs of toenail fungus and discuss its causes, how to determine if you have it, early treatment options, and what happens if you leave it untreated.

Medically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.M Treatment for thick toenails typically includes treating the underlying cause, ...

Fungi thrive in a warm moist environment, and some varieties seem to grow particularly well in and around the toes and their nails. Fungi are found all around us, but are particularly common in ...

The fungus that causes toenail infections and athlete's foot seems to have lost the knack of sexually reproducing, making it an easier target for drug treatments, US scientists say. Lab tests ...

Toenail fungus usually requires treatment with an ... Nail fungus: Who gets and causes. Daggett C, Brodell RT, Daniel CR, Jackson J. Onychomycosis in athletes. Am J Clin Dermatol.

The sides of the nail curve in, pinching the surrounding skin. A pincer toenail causes the skin to become red, tender, and swollen. It also raises the risk of infection. Common causes of pincer ...