Toenail Fungus
Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis, can make nails thick, brittle, discolored, crumbly, or difficult to trim.
Because other nail disorders can look similar, an accurate diagnosis is important before committing to long-term antifungal treatment.
What Causes Toenail Fungus?
Fungi thrive in warm, moist environments. Risk may increase with sweaty footwear, communal showers, athlete’s foot, nail trauma, age, diabetes, and certain circulation or immune problems.
Why Is Toenail Fungus Hard to Treat?
Toenails grow slowly, and the organisms live within or underneath the nail. Even after treatment begins working, the damaged portion must grow out before the nail looks clearer.
Can Toenail Fungus Spread?
Yes. Infection can spread between nails and may coexist with fungal skin infections such as athlete’s foot.
Toenail Fungus FAQs
Will toenail fungus go away on its own?
Usually not.
Is every yellow toenail fungus?
No. Trauma, psoriasis, aging, and other nail disorders can cause similar changes.
How long does treatment take?
Because toenails grow slowly, visible improvement may take months even when treatment is effective.
Contact Bay Podiatry Associates
For evaluation and treatment of toenail fungus, nail discoloration, thickened nails, or other toenail concerns, contact Bay Podiatry Associates in Brooklyn.
Bay Podiatry Associates
8635 21 St Ave Suite 1C, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Phone: (718) 266-1986
Website: baypodiatrybrooklyn.com