Fungal Nail Infection (Onychomycosis)
A common fungal infection of the toenail or fingernail — most often toenails — causing thickening, discolouration, and brittleness of the nail plate.
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About
A common fungal infection of the toenail or fingernail — most often toenails — causing thickening, discolouration, and brittleness of the nail plate.
What it feels like
Thickened nail
Yellow, brown or white discolouration
Brittle or crumbly nail texture
Nail lifting away from the nail bed
Distorted nail shape
When to get help
See a doctor if you have diabetes, poor circulation, or a weakened immune system, if the nail is painful or fully lifting, if the infection is spreading, or before starting an oral antifungal (these require blood tests to check liver function). WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.
What it feels like
Thickened nail
Yellow, brown or white discolouration
Brittle or crumbly nail texture
Nail lifting away from the nail bed
Distorted nail shape
When to get help
See a doctor if you have diabetes, poor circulation, or a weakened immune system, if the nail is painful or fully lifting, if the infection is spreading, or before starting an oral antifungal (these require blood tests to check liver function). WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.
WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Oral Itraconazole
Pharma · Strong
Topical Efinaconazole 10%
Pharma · Moderate
Moisture-Wicking Socks
Lifestyle · Limited
Tea Tree Oil
Natural · Limited
Oral Antifungal Medication
Pharma · Strong
Antifungal Powder
Pharma · Limited
Apple Cider Vinegar
Natural · No evidence
Vicks VapoRub
Natural · Limited
Ciclopirox
Pharma · Moderate
Nail Avulsion (Surgical/Chemical Removal)
Therapy · Moderate
Nail Hygiene & Trimming
Lifestyle · Limited
Laser Therapy
Alternative · Limited
Oral Itraconazole
Research
Strong
Community
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Topical Efinaconazole 10%
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Moisture-Wicking Socks
Research
Limited
Community
No ratings yet
Tea Tree Oil
Research
Limited
Community
No ratings yet
Oral Antifungal Medication
Research
Strong
Community
No ratings yet
Antifungal Powder
Research
Limited
Community
No ratings yet
Apple Cider Vinegar
Research
No evidence
Community
No ratings yet
Vicks VapoRub
Research
Limited
Community
No ratings yet
Ciclopirox
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Nail Avulsion (Surgical/Chemical Removal)
Research
Moderate
Community
No ratings yet
Nail Hygiene & Trimming
Research
Limited
Community
No ratings yet
Laser Therapy
Research
Limited
Community
No ratings yet
WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.