Articles about Nail Fungus

Nail Fungus - No Need To Keep Living With The Infection

Nail disorders are rarely disabling or even painful. But they are a nuisance. One of the most common problems is toenail fungus (medical name onychomysosis)-about 15% of people have it, including nearly half of those over 70. This infection has received a great deal of press and advertisement tim ... [read more]

Toenail Fungus: Treatment and Prevention

A thick, yellowish nail with splotchy white areas is a classic presentation for a fungal toenail. In the early stages the toenail is only slightly discolored, or slightly thickened. In the late stages the nail can become very thick and has a tendency to "grow up" more than in grows out. The nail wil ... [read more]

Fighting Nail Fungus with Proper Nutrition

One in every five people will be infected with fungus in their life. Fungi are molds and yeasts that can live in the top layer of the skin and nails. Toenail fungus and nail fungus infections are very common, accounting for approximately fifty percent of all nail disorders. This fungal infection can ... [read more]

Nail Fungus Treatment and Prevention

Nail fungus treatment is very important. The sooner you begin treatment the better. If left untreated, nail fungus can become very painful and unsightly. Unfortunately many people ignore nail fungus until the symptoms worsen. It is estimated that three to five percent of the population suffer fro ... [read more]

Nail Fungus Treatment Options

So you have nail fungus. If it is any comfort you are certainly not alone. It is estimated that over 35 million people in the USA have a nail fungus problem. The real question is how do you cure nail fungus. It is certainly not a condition that you should leave untreated, because it can continue ... [read more]

How To Medically Treat Nail Fungus

Warning: This article is for information only and can not be used to supplement your doctor's advice. You should contact your doctor for nail fungus treatment. Treatment Of Toe Nail Fungus Medical Care: Several years ago the medical management of OM was limited to topical therapy and 2 unre ... [read more]

Top Five FAQs About Nail Fungus

What is nail fungus? Nail fungus, also known as Onychomycosis, is an organism which digests the keratin found in your fingernails and toenails. The fingernail and toenail are naturally built to be strong barriers, and resistant to fungi and other infections. However, because of how strong this ba ... [read more]

Home Remedy for Toenail Fungus - Try Olive Leaf Extract

For centuries the olive leaf has provided a natural way to heal many ailments of the body. This is due to the active agent in olive leaf extract known as oleuropein. This bitter substance is an element of the compound that is used by the olive tree to ensure that the plant is vigorous and resistant ... [read more]

Toenail Fungus Treatments That Work and Those Which Do Not

I'm sure you've already spent months trying to figure this out. That is alright. I've spent years. And you know what? I'm going to provide the information to you for free. Why? Because Lamisil is deadly and I'm tired of hearing/seeing/reading about all the bunk remedies out there that do not work. ... [read more]

Fungus Toenails? Maybe Not

Fungus infections cause less than five percent of deformed nails. Drying of skin and skin conditions such as psoriasis are more common causes. The part of nails that you see is dead. Living nails are located underneath the skin at their base. It takes four and a half months for the nail to grow f ... [read more]

Nature's Home Remedy for Nail Fungus

Also referred to as onychomycosis, toenail fungus or nail fungus is an extremely common condition that, if left untreated, can become quite unsightly and painful. Beginning as a light colored spot under the tip of the toenail, this fungus can continue to spread until the entire toenail becomes thick ... [read more]

Onychomycosis - One Of The Many Nail Fungus Out There

Many natural changes in fingers and toenails come with age. Fine ridges, for example, may start developing from the cuticle of the nail tip. This and other similar changes are common, but they are not signs of poor health. However,there are some nail conditions to watch out for such as small sepa ... [read more]

How to Get Rid of Toe & Finger Nail Fungus

A fungal infection of the toe or finger nails often results from a chronic athlete’s foot infection in our youthful years. This is also known as Onychomycosis. The toenail infection is not so easily eliminated and often continues as a seemingly perpetual problem. Nail fungus is made up of tiny organ ... [read more]