Onychomycosis / Nail Fungus

Onychomycosis represents approximately 50% of all nail disorders. Onychomycosis is far more common on the toenail than it is on the fingernail. It may be associated with trauma to the nail and tinea pedis. The disease, which causes the nails to become thickened, hard to cut, and often painful, is worsened by moisture, warmth, trauma, communal bathing, and other activities that lead to exposure to fungi. Common complaints of the disorder are pain, deformed nails, and interference with daily activities.

Treatment for Onychomycosis involves the administration of medications topically or orally. A combined treatment of topical and systemic treatment increases the rate of cure. Other treatments include Laser treatment, Photodynamic therapy, and surgical removal of nails.