fingernail fungus
Nail plate mycosis
Fingernail fungus is a fungal infection affecting the fingernails, causing discoloration, thickening, and brittleness.
The condition often starts as a white or yellow spot under the nail tip and can spread deeper, eventually causing the nail to crumble or separate from the nail bed.
More technically called onychomycosis: The doctor prescribed an antifungal for my fingernail fungus.
- toenailFoot digit's keratin plate
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- yellowHue between green and orange
- thickHaving great depth
- crumblingBreaking down gradually
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