Nail Fungus Infection Nail fungus deformities cause nails to fall off. A nail can fall off or become detached from the nail bed due to an injury, psoriasis, or fungal infection. Some other causes can be chemicals, certain medications, or serious illnesses. Once the nail is detached or has fallen off, it can [...]
Knowing the Difference Subungual melanoma vs. nail fungus is a common mistake for doctors to make comparisons. The term subungual is medical talk for “under the nail”. Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that develops from the mutation of pigment-producing cells. As a result, subungual melanoma is a type of cancer that [...]
Knowing the Difference Nail fungus and cellulitis can have some similarities. Nail fungus is a very common nail issue. It starts as a yellow or white spot on the nail that will eventually affect the whole nail. It can spread to other nails as well. The fungal infection may cause the nail to [...]
What to know about Discoloration Toenail fungus discoloration is a very common symptom. It is often the indicating symptoms that let people know they have toenail fungus. Black Discoloration Black toenails can be a sign of a vitamin B12 deficiency, kidney problems, or liver disease. It may also be due to [...]
