Diabetic Infected Toenail
- Toenail Fungus (Onychomycosis)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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What Is It?
Toenail fungus, also called onychomycosis, is a relatively common condition that disfigures and sometimes destroys the nail. This problem can be caused by several different types of fungi (microscopic organisms related to mold and mildew). These fungi thrive in the dark, moist and stuffy environment inside shoes. As they grow, they feed on keratin, the tough protein that makes up the hard surface of the toenails. In most cases, the fungus belongs to a group of fungi called...
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Ingrown Toenail
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Fungal Toenail Infection
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Mycosis is any disease caused by a fungus. Onychomycosis is infection of the toenail with fungus.Skin fungi not only can disfigure the nails but can... Read more »
Ingrown Toenails
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Ingrown toenail occurs when one or both of the lateral edges of the nail penetrates the skin and cuts into the soft flesh of the toe.Uncorrected, an... Read more »
Ingrown toenail
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows down and into the skin of the toe. There may be pain, redness, and swelling around the... Read more »
Type 2 Diabetes Resources: Diabetes Information
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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