Onychomycosis, more commonly known simply as nail fungus, is a very common problem among adults and finding a cure for nail fungus hasn’t been easy. The condition causes nails to turn yellow and become flaky, brittle or thick. In time, the fungus can cause the nails to split or separate from the nail bed. The effects of nail fungus can be painful or embarrassing. For many years, it has been very difficult to get rid of because it is hard for medications to reach the site of the infection. Lasers, however, are a new cure for nail fungus that has proven to be more effective than topical or systemic medications. [Read more…]
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Is a Nail Infection Hereditary?
If you have nails that are brittle, yellowing or thick, it is likely that you suffer from onychomycosis, or nail fungus. This condition affects millions of people of all ages, races and genders. If you have nail fungus, you are probably wondering what causes it and how to get rid of it. For many people, one of the most common questions is, “Is a nail infection hereditary?” In some cases, nail infections are hereditary while, in other cases, they are not. [Read more…]
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What Causes Fingernails and Toenails to Thicken?
Exactly what causes fingernails and toenails to thicken? Thickening of the fingernails and toenails is a common problem, especially among adults and the elderly. The most common source of what causes nails to thicken is nail fungus. When left untreated, this can lead to some major health issues. [Read more…]
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Medications for Toenail Fungus
Because onychomycosis, aka, toenail fungus, tends to be difficult to treat and repeat infections are very common, doctors often prescribe oral antifungal medications for toenail fungus to try and clear the infected nail(s). Though over-the-counter creams and ointments are widely available, they simply are not effective in the vast majority of cases. Oral medications are much more effective, but they come with a risk for side effects.
Doctors are more likely to recommend oral medications for toenail fungus to people with [Read more…]
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How to Cure Onychomycosis
In order to know how to cure onychomycosis, first we need to know what is onychomycosis? Onychomycosis, most often referred to as nail fungus, is a very common condition among adults and the elderly. It can affect either the fingernails or the toenails and [Read more…]