Although fungal nail infections are usually painless, the condition can be unsightly. If you get nail fungus – more common on the toenails than the fingernails – your symptoms could include yellow or brown nails, or nails that lift up from the nail bed or split or crumble. Without treatment, say dermatologists from the American… Continue reading Six Ways to Prevent Toenail Fungus
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Re-Evaluating Guidelines for Testing and Treating Toenail Fungus
Onychomycosis – a fungal infection of the toenails – is the most common nail disease in adults. The American Board of Internal Medicine’s Choosing Wisely campaign recommends confirmatory testing before treatment begins, but this recommendation is based on data from 1999. Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers led by Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPA, MPH, of BWH’s… Continue reading Re-Evaluating Guidelines for Testing and Treating Toenail Fungus