Nail fungus, medically known as onychomycosis, is actually quite common. However, in the past couple of decades the number of reported cases seems to be on the rise. That may partly be because people are more comfortable with talking about the condition than in past years.
Unfortunately, onychomycosis has become a beauty problem for women. While it most often associated with toenails, the disease can also affect fingernails. The problem is further compounded by the fact that there are a number of reasons behind nail fungus, making it even more difficult to both diagnose and treat.
Nail fungus often begins at the tip and, if not controlled, begins to grow backward down the nail into the cuticle. It can also infect the sides of the nail, and sometimes it can even infect the surrounding skin.
Unfortunately, onychomycosis has become a beauty problem for women. While it most often associated with toenails, the disease can also affect fingernails. The problem is further compounded by the fact that there are a number of reasons behind nail fungus, making it even more difficult to both diagnose and treat.
Nail fungus often begins at the tip and, if not controlled, begins to grow backward down the nail into the cuticle. It can also infect the sides of the nail, and sometimes it can even infect the surrounding skin.
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