Fungal nail infection
Alternative Names
Nails - fungal infection; Onychomycosis; Infection - fungal - nailsSymptoms
- Nail changes on one or more nails (usually toenails):
- Brittleness
- Discoloration
- Loss of luster and shine
- Thickening
- Distortion of nail shape
- Crumbling of the nail
- Debris being trapped under the nail
- Loosening (detaching) of the nail
Exams and Tests
Your doctor will suspect a fungal infection based on the appearance of the nails.
The diagnosis can be confirmed by scraping the nail for a culture, or a microscopic examination to identify the type of fungus.
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