Toenail Fungus Infection Is toenail fungus contagious? There is little research available on how toenail fungus is spread. Fungal spores are usually invisible to the naked eye and are therefore hard to diagnose without medical intervention. The short answer is yes. Toenail fungus affects the nails and the skin under them. Toenail fungus [...]
Understanding Toenail Fungus People who play sports know about most of the injury risks that come along with their activity. However, most of them don’t realize that nail fungus is another risk. And since there is no guaranteed way to prevent a nail fungus infection, this doesn’t make them too happy if they [...]
Topical Medication for Toenail Fungus: What You Should Know Before Starting Treatment Topical medication for toenail fungus is often the first treatment people try after noticing discoloration, thickening, or brittleness in their nails. While these products are widely available and easy to apply, many patients do not fully understand how they work, when [...]
What Patients Need to Know about Oral Antifungal Medications Oral medication for toenail fungus is often prescribed for moderate to severe infections. These medications work systemically, meaning they travel through the bloodstream to reach the fungus beneath the nail. Because of this, oral antifungal drugs can be more effective than topical treatments in [...]
