Nail Fungus (Onychomycosis): Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Evidence-Based Treatment Options for Healthy Recovery
Nail fungus, medically termed onychomycosis, is a common superficial infection in which dermatophytes, yeasts (often Candida species), and non-dermatophyte molds invade the nail plate and sometimes the nail bed. Although it is rarely life-threatening, onychomycosis can cause pain, cosmetic disfigurement, nail thickening, crumbling, and secondary bacterial infections. Understanding its biology is essential because superficial topical… Read More »