Onychomycosis (also referred to as Dermatophytic Onychomycosis) is an infection of the nail caused by fungi. Most infections take hold in the toenails rather than the fingernails. A US study in 1997 indicated a prevalence of 7-10% and recent years have seen the emergence of new anti-fugal medications designed to treat the disease. FungusFacts.com has a series of nail fungus treatment reviews to assist those considering their treatment options.
The disease comes in a number of forms which the British Association of Dermatologists have defined into five main categories:
1.) Distal and Lateral Subungual Onychomycosis