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Toenail fungus

What is the prognosis of onychomycosis (fungal infection of your toenails)? And, how to prevent recurrence?  There is effective treatment to rid the majority of patients of onychomycosis.  But the relapse rate is nearly 25% within 2 years (even AFTER … Continue reading

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Toenail fungus. How to treat? How to avoid it?

Toenail fungus. How to treat?  How to avoid it? Onychomycosis is a chronic fungal infection of the fingernail or toenail bed. This leads to brittle, discolored, unsightly, and thickened nails. Untreated, onychomycosis can cause pain, discomfort and may negatively impact … Continue reading

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Do you have toenail fungus? What can you do about it?

Do you have toenail fungus? What can you do about it? flickr.com/photos/45471172@N08/9714122727 Who gets this?  8% of adults have onychomycosis (toenail fungus).  The prevalence increases with age with more than 50% of those over 70 year of age having it.  … Continue reading

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