Nail Fungus (Onychomycosis): Causes, Organisms, Nail Trauma, and Evidence-Based Treatment Options
Nail fungus—clinically referred to as onychomycosis—is one of the most common nail conditions evaluated in podiatric practice. It can be persistent, slow to treat, and frustrating for patients, particularly when nails become thickened, discolored, brittle, painful, or cosmetically concerning. Importantly, not all abnormal or thickened nails are fungal in origin. This article is intended to […]