Symptoms of fungal nail infection include:
- Thick and uneven nails
- Dull looking nails
- Crumbling or ragged nails
- Uneven shape
- Discolored nails, usually white or yellow patches
- No polish to nails
Sometimes the fungal infection may spread to the nail bed and result in separation of the nail, a condition known as oncholysis. The nail slowly become loose and starts to break apart. In the beginning, there is no pain, but when the infection is not treated, most individual complain of a continuous dual ache. When the infection is full blown, one may also notice a foul odor.
How does one acquire fungal nail infection?
Fungi and many other microorganisms live in warm moist environments, including swimming pools, exercise rooms, gym, sauna, and shower floors. These fungi normally contact feet all the time but are not able to penetrate skin. However, if an individual has any crack or break in skin, the fungus quickly penetrates skin and infects the nail bed. A single exposure of fungus is not adequate to cause an infection. Most people need continual exposure of fungus to develop an infection. Further, the exposure must be in an environment that is conducive to fungal survival. Fungi usually love to grow in warm moist environments.
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