Fungal infections are irritating and come in many different forms. Athlete's foot, yeast infections or nail fungus are included in this unsightly and unpleasant affliction. Fungal infections of the nail can cause discoloration and abnormal growth. The scientific name for fungal infections of the nail is Onychomycosis.

When an infection develops, it usually is a fungus states the American Academy of Dermatology. "More frequent on the toenails than on the fingernails, fungal nail infections affect about 12% of all Americans... (It) tends to fun in families because of an inherited tendency, but...it is rare in children unless one or both parents are infected."

If you need further information or are interested in having a suspicious place checked, please call Texas Tech Physicians Dermatology at 743-1842 or 1-800-782-7310.

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