Mycotic Nails
What are mycotic nails?
Mycotic nails are nails that become infected with a fungus. The nail may be discolored (yellowish-brown or opaque), thick, brittle, and separated from the nail bed. In some cases, the nail may crumble.
What causes mycotic nails?
- Fungal organisms
- Dark, moist, warm environment of shoes, which promotes fungal growth
- Prior injury to nail, which can predispose nail to fungal infection
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Ingrown nails, the most common toenail problem, occur when the nail borders curve into the soft tissue of nail grooves. Ingrown nails cause pressure and pain along the nail borders. The edge of the nail may cut into the skin, causing redness, swelling, pain, drainage and infection. (more…)
Cracked heels are very common. Our diet and way of life has also something to do with this problem. Cracked, dry and flaky heels look very unpleasant. They give a very rough and untidy look, which nobody wants to have. There are many reasons and causes for having cracked heels.
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