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'''Onychomycosis''' means [[fungus|fungal]] infection of the [[Nail (anatomy)|nails]]. It represents up to 20% of all [[nail disorder]]s. | |||
This condition may affect toe- or [[fingernail]]s, but [[toenail]] infections are particularly common. The most common type of onychomycosis (80-90%), caused by [[dermatophyte]]s, is technically known as [[tinea unguium]] ([[tinea]] of the nails).<ref>{{cite journal |author=Perea S, Ramos MJ, Garau M, Gonzalez A, Noriega AR, del Palacio A |title=Prevalence and risk factors of tinea unguium and tinea pedis in the general population in Spain |journal=J. Clin. Microbiol. |volume=38 |issue=9 |pages=3226-30 |year=2000 |pmid=10970362 |doi= |url=http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=87362}}</ref> It can result in discoloration, thickening, chalkiness, or crumbling of the nails and is often treated by powerful oral medications which, rarely, can cause severe side effects including [[liver failure]]. | |||
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Overview
Onychomycosis means fungal infection of the nails. It represents up to 20% of all nail disorders.
This condition may affect toe- or fingernails, but toenail infections are particularly common. The most common type of onychomycosis (80-90%), caused by dermatophytes, is technically known as tinea unguium (tinea of the nails).[1] It can result in discoloration, thickening, chalkiness, or crumbling of the nails and is often treated by powerful oral medications which, rarely, can cause severe side effects including liver failure.
References
- ↑ Perea S, Ramos MJ, Garau M, Gonzalez A, Noriega AR, del Palacio A (2000). "Prevalence and risk factors of tinea unguium and tinea pedis in the general population in Spain". J. Clin. Microbiol. 38 (9): 3226–30. PMID 10970362.