Q: It looks like I have fungus beneath my toenail, but how can I be sure? Does toenail fungus go away on its own? A: Yellowing, brittle and unusual-looking toenails can be a sign that a fungal nail ...

Q: I've tried all the toenail fungus cures in our drugstore, and so far nothing works. Why not? What can I do? I really miss wearing sandals. A: You are one of the estimated 6 million people in the ...

It’s time to face the fungal foot facts: On average, each one of us is currently walking around with 100 types of fungi living on the soles of our feet, in between our toes, and on our toenails, ...

Q: Why do your toenails get so thick and discolored as you get older? Is it a fungus and, if so, what can a person do to clear it up? Does soaking your feet in hot water with ginger in it help? A: ...

Sandal season is in full swing, but damp environments, pool decks and locker rooms may leave your feet looking a little worse for wear. And when your toenails are brittle, discolored or warped, the ...

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, March 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toenail fungus can be persistent and challenging to eliminate. Many traditional treatments, such as creams and oral medications, fail to provide ...

Dear Readers: Welcome back to our monthly letters column. A column about the challenges of dealing with toenail fungus has brought a bumper crop of mail, with many of you sharing home remedies.

The fungus that causes athlete's foot and other skin and toenail infections may have lost its ability to sexually reproduce as it adapted to grow on human hosts. The discovery that this species may be ...