In onychomycosis, a fungal nail infection, the nail typically lifts and is brittle.  There may be scaly debris below the nail. White nails accompanied by slightly elevated lesions are typical of onychomycosis (fungal nail infections). This image displays a thickening of the nails and accumulation of scaly debris below the nail typical of onychomycosis (a fungal infection of the nails).  This image displays the fungal infection onychomycosis.  This image displays nails that have broken and not regrown to normal length, typical of onychomycosis. This image displays a nail bed with scaling and debris caused by the lifting of the nail plate in onycholysis. This image displays onychomycosis, a nail fungus infection. In some cases, nails can turn white as a result of onychomycosis (nail fungus infection).
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Nail Infection, Fungal (Onychomycosis)  Information for adults

Picture of Nail Infection, Fungal (Onychomycosis): In onychomycosis, a fungal nail infection, the nail typically lifts and is brittle.  There may be scaly debris below the nail. Divider line
In onychomycosis, a fungal nail infection, the nail typically lifts and is brittle. There may be scaly debris below the nail.
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Who's At Risk
Fungal nail infection may occur at any age but is more common in adults, particularly in older individuals. Diabetics may be more likely than other people to develop a fungal nail infection.
Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008