What are the symptoms of Nail Fungus?

You may have nail fungus if one or more of your nails are:

• • Thickened
  • Have whitish to yellow-brown discoloration
  • Brittle, crumbly or ragged
  • Distorted in shape
  • A dark color, caused by debris building up under your nail
  • Smelling slightly foul

  Nail fungus can affect fingernails, but it’s more common in toenails.

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• What are the risk factors of Nail Fungus?

• Being older, owing to reduced blood flow, more years of exposure to fungi and slower growing nails
• Sweating heavily
• Having a history of athlete’s foot
• Walking barefoot in damp communal areas, such as swimming pools, gyms and shower rooms
• Having a minor skin or nail injury or a skin condition, such as psoriasis
• Having diabetes, circulation problems or a weakened immune system