Fungal Nails:
They're Thick. They're Discolored. They're Permanent? |
Melissa C. Verde DPM and Mehul J. Shah DPM
Larkin Community Hospital
Miami, Florida |
Introduction
Have you noticed that one or more of your toenails are growing up rather than out? Perhaps one or more of your toenails are
turning color? You may have the most common toenail complaint in America—Onychomycosis. Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of
the nail plate affecting 2 to 18% of the American population accounting for up to 50% of all nail disease [1-3]. Left untreated,
some fungal nails can grow thick enough to cause pain, both literally and psychologically. Though many treatment options are
available, none can truly guarantee the return of a normal nail.
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