In some cases, nails can turn white as a result of onychomycosis (nail fungus infection). This image displays thick, uneven, rough nails typical of onychomycosis. Onychomycosis can cause white areas in the nail. This image displays red and swollen skin around the nails that can accompany onychomycosis. This image displays nails that have broken and not regrown to normal length, typical of onychomycosis. This image displays both great toenails infected with fungus. The great toenail is the most likely area to be affected with a fungus, with discoloration and thickening of the nail plate. The great and third toenails show the thickened and slightly discolored appearance typical of fungal infection. This form of fungal nail infection is call "superficial white onychomycosis," as the fungus grows on the nail surface, giving a white color to the nail plate.
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In some cases, nails can turn white as a result of onychomycosis (nail fungus infection).
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Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1062, 1072. New York: Mosby, 2003.

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