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2. Toenails infected with nail fungus appear thicker than normal with
discoloration below the toenail. Nail fungus may first appear as
small white or yellow spots under the tip of the toenail.
3. As the toenail become increasingly infected the nail may thicken
and discolor as well as develop cracked or crumbling edges.
Infected nails can separate from the toe causing pain.
4. If left untreated the infection could spread to adjacent toes and
become painful, hindering mobility.
5. Symptoms of Toenail Fungus (Nail Fungus, Toe Fungus):
Common symptoms of Fungal Nail or Nail Fungus include:
• A thickening and
hardening of the toenail.
• Brittle, crumbly or
ragged edge to the
toenail.
• Distorted nail shape.
• Yellowing or
discoloration of the
toenail.
• Foul odor coming from
toenail.
6. Treatment of Fungal Nails (Nail Fungus, Toe Fungus):
• Options for treatment may vary
based on the length of time and
the severity of toe nail infection at
the time of diagnosis.
• While treatment will vary from
person to person, toenail fungus
is commonly treated by antifungal
medication, which will stimulate
new nail growth to replace the
infected toe nail, topical
medications or antifungal lacquer
to lessen the infected area.