Natural Help for Nail Fungus

Title: Natural Help for Nail Fungus Category: Skin Conditions Clicks: 14 Listing added: Dec 15, 2008 Comments: 0

Nail fungus is also known as Onychomycosis or Tinea unguium. It is a fairly common infection that can occur in the fingernails and/or the toenails. Nail fungus starts when tiny organisms called dermatophytes grow
underneath the skin. The nail provides a safe, dark and damp place for the fungus to breed and also protects it while it grows. Because of its position under the nail it is often very hard to reach or stop it from growing. Usually, fungi cause
the area around the base and the sides of the nail to become red and irritated. Initially, the edges or base of the nail are affected.