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What Is Nail Fungus?
About 10% of the general population develops nail fungus, but over 50% of people over the age of 70 have this condition. But treatments like oral medications, topical creams, and nail removal can help ...
Mycosis nail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is a fungal infection of the nail unit. It is more common in the toenails because fungi thrive in warm, moist environments like your shoes.
Toenail fungus is caused by an overgrowth of yeast organisms. In my experience, the problem is normally a sign that yeast is active elsewhere in the body, particularly the gut. Another symptom of ...