Condition Library
Dermatology
Onychomycosis
A fungal infection of the toenail that causes thickening and discoloration.
Symptoms
- Thick nails
- Yellow or brown color
- Crumbling
Risk factors
- Age
- Diabetes
- Athlete's foot
What usually helps
- Oral antifungals
- Topical therapy
- Debridement
When to see a podiatrist
Before starting any treatment, to confirm the diagnosis.
Warning signs
- • Dark streak in the nail (rule out melanoma)
Podiatrify provides educational information and risk guidance and does not provide a medical diagnosis. Symptoms involving severe pain, rapidly spreading infection, black or blue tissue, major trauma, loss of circulation, or systemic illness may require urgent medical evaluation.