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and 15.4% had toenail onychomycosis. [40] These diseases are usually related to poor foot hygiene, inadequate footwear, and excessive moisture. Overcrowding in shelters may also increase the risk ...

Toe pain from sharp corner of toenail cutting into surrounding skin. Redness and swelling around the corner of the toenail is usually present. The area may drain pus or yellow fluid. The red area is ...

Nail fungus is a persistent and often embarrassing issue affecting millions worldwide. Thick, discolored, and brittle nails not only cause discomfort but can also impact self-esteem. Traditional ...

Cutaneous fungal infections that generally require systemic antifungal therapy include tinea capitis and onychomycosis. Tinea capitis, which is most often caused by Trichophyton tonsurans ...

Toenail fungus is caused by an overgrowth of yeast organisms. In my experience, the problem is normally a sign that yeast is active elsewhere in the body, particularly the gut. Another symptom of ...

Treatment for brittle nails may include applying lotions that contain lanolin or alpha-hydroxy acids, wearing protective gloves, and taking a biotin supplement. The best remedy depends on the cause ...

A black line on the nail could be normal, such as when it is just a color variation. Other possible causes range from injury to certain medications for conditions like human immunodeficiency virus ...

Tim Fogg walked past the zombie spider fungus many times over the years before he learned what it actually was. As someone who explores caves for a living, Fogg would often see little globs of ...