What is nail fungus?
An infection of nail fungus may begin as a white/yellow discoloration under the nail. As the nail fungus spreads deeper into your nail, it may cause your nail to thicken and become brittle at the edges. The infection may cause pain or tenderness to the site.
How do members experience nail fungus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with nail fungus*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for nail fungus*
*Data from patients with nail fungus, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with nail fungus*
*Data from patients with nail fungus, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has nail fungus on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 8 | |
| 30s | 14 | |
| 40s | 28 | |
| 50s | 45 | |
| 60s | 45 | |
| 70+ | 44 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 74 | |
| Female | 103 |
Talk to people with nail fungus
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196
members say they have this condition