Nail fungus leaves your nails brittle and discolored, which is unpleasant, unhealthy, and, if anyone notices, also really embarrassing. If left untreated, nail fungus can lead to cracking, splitting and even total loss of nails.Nearly 3 million Americans suffer from nail fungus —Spending a lot of time in warm and moist environments, keeping the feet covered for extended periods … [Read more...]

Nails reflect cleanliness and represent the health. Generally, nails are layers of keratin, a protein used to make your hair and outer layer of skin. Manicuring nails is a great way to keep them healthy, free from nail fungus and shiny. Some believe nail polish keeps nails strong, but actually nail polish contains harmful chemicals and blocks oxygen and nutrients from the … [Read more...]

Be it a toenail fungus or fingernail fungus, it is very painful and embarrassing to deal with it. This problem develops when mold or fungus grows rapidly under the nails leading to discolored and distorted nails. Prolonged exposure to moist/dark environments and using un-sanitized nail spa tools are the main causes of a nail fungus. Onychomycosis, more commonly known as … [Read more...]

Nail fungus infection is a persistent and embarrassing problem which is occasionally painful. A nail fungus infection is developed when fungi or mold burrow under the nails making the nail discolored, thick and distorted. Nail fungus infection can develop on both toenail and fingernails. A white or yellow spot appearing on the tip of the nail is considered one of the first … [Read more...]

Coconut oil has so many uses! It is widely used in beauty products as it contains healthy fat, caprylic acid, vitamin E, lauric acid, etc. all of which promotes healthy skin, hair and nails. Nail fungus or athletes foot is a fungal infection, a fungus can develop beneath the nail. It starts as just a small white or yellow spot, but has to be treated as soon as possible … [Read more...]

Nail Fungus or Onychomycosis – a very common condition that occurs either in fingernails or toenails. Inflammation, crumbling, thickening, yellowing of the nail are few symptoms of nail fungus. The main culprit behind the trigger of nail fungus is a moist environment. Apart from that weak immune system, abnormal pH levels, poor hygiene and diabetes can also develop a nail … [Read more...]

Nail fungus, medically known as onychomycosis is found in 10% of the adults in western countries. It likely increases to 20% in the case of people aged above 60. Be it a toenail fungus or fingernail fungus, it's very unpleasant to deal with them. When moisture gets trapped in a warm and dark place, the fungus thrives in this place developing a toenail fungus. When mold or … [Read more...]

Almost 10% of U.S adult population suffers from nail fungus or onychomycosis. (1) It occurs when fungus or mold grows underneath the nails which gradually make them brittle, weak, discolored and distorted. Warm environments, spending a lot of time in water and injured nail are the main reasons for the fungus development. However, people who have weak immune system, athlete’s … [Read more...]