This article describes several types of fungal infections including tinea, athlete's foot, jock itch and candida. Find tips on how to recognize and, if possible, to prevent these infections.
Review Date: December 08, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
Signs of a fungal nail infection include nails that are discolored, brittle,crumbly, rough, distorted in shape, or separated from the nail bed.
This article provides some useful questions to ask your doctor if you suspect that you have a fungal infection of your fingernails or toenails.
Review Date: December 08, 2012
American Academy of Family Physicians
Nail fungus is a fungal infection in one or more of your nails. An infection with nail fungus may begin as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. Learn about the causes, symptoms, risk factors,diagosis, treatment and prevention of nail fungus.
Review Date: December 08, 2012
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
This online fact sheet defines tinea, a fungus that can grow on skin, hair or nails. Tinea transmission, affected body areas, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and potential health consequences are discussed.
Review Date: November 16, 2012
American Academy of Family Physicians
