A ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ occurs from the overgrowth of fungi in, under, or on the nail. Fungi thrive in warm, moist environments, so this type of environment can cause them to naturally overpopulate.
Youโre more likely to develop a fungal nail infection if you:
– have a disease that causes poor circulation
– swim in a public swimming pool
– have a nail injury
– have a skin injury around the nail
– have moist toes for an extended time
– have a weakened immune system
Because other infections can affect the nail and mimic symptoms of a fungal nail infection, the only way to confirm a diagnosis is to see a doctor or chiropodist/podiatrist.