Nail Fungus (Onychomycosis) is an infection of the nails. Although it looks bad with white crumbling nails it can be treated and cured. You can get it from many places for example shared changing rooms. The infection is more common in adults rather than children.
Other things that may lead to nail fungus is having damaged or broken nails which allow fungus to get underneith.
Causes
- Hot damp places
- Athlete's foot
- Damaged nails
- Eczema
- Other illness
Symptoms
- Yellow or white nails
- Thick nails
- Crumbly or powdery nail
- Redness around nail
- Painful
Treatment
Treatment normally lasts from 3 - 6 months with tablets. Most types are curable. Once cured you should try prevent it from returning, some tips can be found at our Athlete's foot page or our related links.
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