Nail fungus is a fungal infection in one or more of your nails. An infection with nail fungus may begin as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the nail fungus spreads deeper into your nail, it may cause your nail to discolor, thicken and develop crumbling edges — an unsightly and potentially painful problem.
An infection with nail fungus may be difficult to treat, and it may recur. But medications are available to help clear up nail fungus.
Who gets nail fungus infections?
Nail fungus infections are more common in men than women and in the elderly than the young. Additional traits or factors that raise one's risk of nail fungal infection include the following:
Diminished blood circulation
Slow growing nails
A family history of fungal infection (genetics)
Heavy perspiration
Humid or moist work environment
Wearing socks and shoes that prevent ventilation
Walking barefoot in damp public places (swimming pools, gyms and shower rooms)
Previous injury or infection to the skin or nail
Diabetes, AIDS, circulation problems, a weakened immune system
Tight footwear with crowding of toes
Exercise that causes repeated minor trauma to the hyponychium (where the finger tip attaches to the nail)
Occupational - Housemaids, fishermen & others whose hands or feet are mosterwet causing Candidates which also a fungal infections but is occurs usually in fingerwebs.
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Kolkata - 700 020, West Bengal, India
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North City Hospital Opp. Hudco, Ultadanga
Kolkata - , West Bengal, India
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