Fungal Infection Of Nails

Fungal infection of the nails also known as onychomycosis is one of the most common disorders of the nails. It usually affects the elderly with around 40% of elderly individuals suffering from the disease. Males are more commonly affected than females. The predisposing factors include diabetes mellitus, immunosuppression due to HIV or drugs and peripheral arterial disease. Toenails are involved more commonly than fingernails.