Nail fungus, which can impact one or several nails, is a common infection. It generally starts as a white or yellow-brown spot beneath the nail tip. As the fungal infection progresses, a nail may discolor, thicken, and become ragged on its edge. For those working or living in the greater Bronxville and Dobbs Ferry, NY, or lower Westchester County, Dr. Sanford Clay Proner, a Bronxville podiatrist, provides a range of treatment options for treating fungal toenail infections.
Nail fungus is also known as onychomycosis. The common symptoms include nails that are:
Tiny, microscopic organisms cause a fungal nail infection. The area between the nail and nail bed provides the perfect warm, moist place for fungi to grow. The fungal infection can then spread to other nails and even your skin. The potential causes include -
The fungi can usually infect a toenail by finding its way into:
The varying factors that will likely increase your risk of developing a fungal toenail include the following:
You may want to see Dr Proner if self-care steps do not bring about the desired results or the fungal toenail becomes increasingly thick, discolored, or misshapen. It is also essential to talk to a podiatrist if you have -
If the fungus starts infecting the skin of your feet (i.e., the areas between your toes), it is usually known as athlete's foot (a.k.a. tinea pedis). For more information, contact Dr. Proner or a member of the staff at 914-237-7300 in Bronxville or 914-693-0006 in Dobbs Ferry or online so toenail fungus does not disrupt your lifestyle.
Nail fungus, which can impact one or several nails, is a common infection. It generally starts as a white or yellow-brown spot beneath the nail tip. As the fungal infection progresses, a nail may discolor, thicken, and become ragged on its edge. For those working or living in the greater Bronxville and Dobbs Ferry, NY, or lower Westchester County, Dr. Sanford Clay Proner, a Bronxville podiatrist, provides a range of treatment options for treating fungal toenail infections.
Nail fungus is also known as onychomycosis. The common symptoms include nails that are:
Tiny, microscopic organisms cause a fungal nail infection. The area between the nail and nail bed provides the perfect warm, moist place for fungi to grow. The fungal infection can then spread to other nails and even your skin. The potential causes include -
The fungi can usually infect a toenail by finding its way into:
The varying factors that will likely increase your risk of developing a fungal toenail include the following:
You may want to see Dr Proner if self-care steps do not bring about the desired results or the fungal toenail becomes increasingly thick, discolored, or misshapen. It is also essential to talk to a podiatrist if you have -
If the fungus starts infecting the skin of your feet (i.e., the areas between your toes), it is usually known as athlete's foot (a.k.a. tinea pedis). For more information, contact Dr. Proner or a member of the staff at 914-237-7300 in Bronxville or 914-693-0006 in Dobbs Ferry or online so toenail fungus does not disrupt your lifestyle.
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