Different fungal organisms may infect the nails, with different patterns of presentation, affecting any part of the nail from the nail bed, to the nail matrix and plate. The most common result is a poor cosmetic appearance of the affected nail(s); however, the condition may also cause pain, disfigurement and functional impairment.
Whilst not life threatening, quality of life may be impaired through feelings of stigmatisation (comparable to other skin diseases)1 and the avoidance of certain activities, e.g. swimming or other sports involving communal changing rooms. This is one of the most common dermatological conditions in the UK.
A fungal nail infection is distinct from diseases of the skin. As such, it can easily be acquired as the fungas thrives in warm, moist conditions, and wearing shoes gives them these perfect conditions. Our range of nail infection treatments have been proven to eliminate all types of infections, and start working immediately.
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