Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Fungal Nail Infection

Fungal nail infection, also known as onychomycosis, is a condition in which fungi, such as yeasts and molds, infect the nails and cause them to become discolored, brittle, and thick. It is typically a slow-developing condition that, if left untreated, can cause considerable discomfort and may lead to more serious pr…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited 🔖 ISSN 2766-869X 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Fungal nail infection, also known as onychomycosis, is a condition in which fungi, such as yeasts and molds, infect the nails and cause them to become discolored, brittle, and thick. It is typically a slow-developing condition that, if left untreated, can cause considerable discomfort and may lead to more serious problems. The infection is easily spread in warm, moist, and confined areas, such as public bathrooms and gyms. Treatment of fungal nail infection typically involves antifungal medications, topical creams, and sometimes the surgical removal of the infected nail(s). Prevention of infection is highly recommended and can be achieved by following good hygiene practices and avoiding such practices as sharing personal items, wear shower shoes in public places, and keeping feet dry and clean.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Fungal Diversity (ISSN 2766-869X).

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Sudha Chaturvedi · United States

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