Nail fungus

Nail fungus is the most common nail disease and is caused by an infection of the nails with thread fungi. Here you can find out.

Nail fungus can also affect children, toddlers and babies. A pharmacist explains what to look out for and what the treatment looks like.

A pharmacist explains which drugs against nail fungus can be used during pregnancy. You have to be careful during pregnancy!

In principle, anyone can get nail fungus. However, there are certain risk factors that favor infection. We have put together some risk factors for nail fungus below:

Nail fungus is contagious! The fungal infection can spread and affect other nails and the skin. The fungus does not stop at your fellow human beings either. In this section you will find valuable tips on how to behave in the event of a fungal nail infection. The pathogens that cause nail fungus can also affect the skin. We have some advice for you to prevent skin fungal infections.

Nail fungus pictures: How to recognize a nail infected with nail fungus can be seen in our nail fungus picture gallery. If you suspect that your nails may have nail fungus, talk to your doctor. With the help of various tests, he can prove whether it really is a nail fungus and determine which pathogen is responsible. Let us advise you which remedy for nail fungus is suitable for you.

Does vinegar kill nail fungus? Around ten million people in American suffer from nail fungus and athlete’s foot. However, according to the Association of American Dermatologists , only ten percent of infections are treated professionally.

Tea tree oil against nail fungus? Why shouldn’t this all-effective natural product help against fungi? Its disinfecting and germicidal (antiseptic) effect has long been known. 

Nail fungus home remedies: Anyone looking for an inexpensive home remedy for nail fungus on the Internet will be happy to use these two search terms.