If kept under close medical supervision, patients treated with the antifungal agents of the latest generation are likely to heal dall'onicomicosi and its complications.
The nail fungus (tinea unguium) is a fungal infection zetaclear review of the bed, or the matrix of the nail plate; Toenails are affected more often than those of the hands. The onychomycosis are, by themselves, a third of yeast infections tegumentarie and 50 percent of conditions affecting the nails. Onychomycosis nolimitly affects especially adults, especially those over 60: the incidence of this infection is probably higher than the 2 percent reported, and could reach up to 14 percent. The incidence has increased compared to the past because of closed shoes, the exposure of the nails in the locker room and the dissemination of different strains of fungi.
The onychomycosis is not just a cosmetic problem, although those affected by this infection often feel uncomfortable due to the appearance of their nails downright ugly. In some cases the infection limited mobility, and thus may indirectly hinder the peripheral circulation, making worsen disorders such as venous stasis ulcers and diabetic foot. The nail fungus can spread to other parts of the body and, in some cases, can be contagious.