and 15.4% had toenail onychomycosis. [40] These diseases are usually related to poor foot hygiene, inadequate footwear, and excessive moisture. Overcrowding in shelters may also increase the risk ...

Cutaneous fungal infections that generally require systemic antifungal therapy include tinea capitis and onychomycosis. Tinea capitis, which is most often caused by Trichophyton tonsurans ...

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 ...

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There are many ways that children can hurt their toes. There are also many types of toe injuries. You can treat minor toe injuries at home. Here is some care advice that should help. Caution: be ...

Toe pain from sharp corner of toenail cutting into surrounding skin. Redness and swelling around the corner of the toenail is usually present. The area may drain pus or yellow fluid. The red area is ...

Fingernails and toenails are made of a tough, rigid protein called alpha-keratin. When a nail grows, it emerges from the germinal matrix situated beneath the skin just under the cuticle. The germinal ...