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Onychomycosis
A nail fungus causing thickened, brittle, crumbly, or ragged nails.
Description
A nail fungus causing thickened, brittle, crumbly, or ragged nails.
Overview
Onychomycosis is a nail fungus. It causes thickened, brittle, crumbly, or ragged nails.
Symptoms
Rarely, the condition causes pain or a slightly foul odor. Usually the problem is cosmetic.
Treatments
Treatment options are oral antifungal drugs, medicated nail polish or cream, and nail removal.