A nail condition, typically, caused by a fungus, that causes thickened, discolored and often brittle nails. See Conditions for further information.
Means a fungal disease of the nail or claw. Denotes the decay of the inner hoof wall and the white line as a result of infection by highly adaptable microorganisms. a.k.a: White line disease; Onycholysis.
a medical term for a common nail disorder, popularly referred to as toenail fungus
A nail infection that is usually due to trichophyton rubrum. It may also develop secondary to tinea pedis.
Ringworm infection of nails with invasion of nail plate
a fungal infection that causes the toenails and/or fingernails to thicken, discolor and split. Onychomycosis is often one of the earliest manifestations of HIV disease progression.
A fungal infection associated with nail psoriasis that causes a thickening of the nail.
(on-ih-ko-my-KO-sis) Onychomycosis is the medical term for nail fungus. It can include: Distal subungual onychomycosis, infection starting at the tip of the nail. This is the most common form of onychomycosis. Lateral subungual onychomycosis, which begins at the side (lateral) edge of the nail. Superficial white onychomycosis. This involves the nail plate, or surface of the nail. The nail may be pitted or have patches. Proximal subungual onychomycosis. This rarest form of nail fungus involves the cuticle.
The medical name for nail and toenail fungus.
Fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails.
Onychomycosis means fungal infection of the nails. It represents up to 20% of all nail disorders.