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    GlossaryNail Infection (Nail Fungus)

    fungal invasion of the nail causing discoloration and thickening

    A nail infection, also known as onychomycosis or fungal nail infection, is a condition where fungi invade the nail bed, leading to discoloration, thickening, and crumbling of the nail. It is often caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, or molds and can affect both fingernails and toenails, making them appear unsightly and sometimes causing discomfort or pain.

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      June 1997 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”
      Researchers found new hair and nail genes, how hair reacts to UV, differences in white and pigmented hair growth, nerve changes in alopecia, treatments for baldness and alopecia, a toenail condition linked to a genetic disorder, and that nail fungus is more common in people with psoriasis.
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