WHAT IS TOENAIL FUNGUS? By Bethesda, MD & Springfield, VA Podiatrist, Dr. Paul Ross Put simply, onychomycosis (or toenail fungus) is an infection on or under the surface of the nail caused by fungi. When a toenail infection is present, the nail may lift from the nail bed allowing debris to get in. The infection…
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THE MOST COMMON NAIL DISEASE: TOENAIL FUNGUS By Bethesda, MD & Springfield, VA Podiatrist, Dr. Paul Ross What Is Toenail Fungus? Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis or tinea unguium, is a fungal infection that affects the nails. It may begin as a discoloration on the tip of the nail, usually yellow, and nails eventually…
