Nail fungus — known by the scientific name of onychomycosis — is a fungal infection of the nail. It can occur on the toenail or fingernail but is most common on the toes. It causes whitening and ...

Nail fungus can cause thick, discolored nails, and, for some patients, it can even be painful. An Internet search will bring up plenty of ways to treat the condition, but which ones are best?

This article was medically reviewed by Caroline Chang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on June 27, 2019. Your weekend pedicure, post-workout ...

Before starting to learn more about the remedies, it is important to fully explain what toenail fungus is to understand the kind of problem you are dealing with. According to the American Academy of ...

Laser treatment may help some people address toenail fungus infection, but more research is needed to assess its effectiveness. It may help stop fungal growth and help the infection clear. Fungal nail ...

This article was written by Hallie Levine and provided by our partners at Prevention. That pedicure you shelled out big bucks for may have left you with an unwelcome gift: onychomycosis, otherwise ...

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved two prescription medications to treat nail fungus. These topical liquids are shockingly expensive. One little bottle of Jublia (efinaconazole) ...

Toenail discoloration is a common issue. Possible causes of discolored toenails range from minor toe injuries and fungal infections to more severe health conditions, such as melanoma. Toenails are ...