About nail fungus The cause of fungal nail infections How do you get fungal nail Infections? How common are fungal nail infections? If it is left untreated More information         If you have thick, discoloured or flaky nails you may have a fungal nail infection.1 Fungal nail infections can vary, from mild, to moderate, to severe. Symptoms include discoloured (yellow, brown or white), thickened, brittle or crumbling nails.1 As the infection progresses, the nail may become detached from the nail bed.1 Long term it can lead to pain and discomfort.2 Fungal nail infections can also spread to other nails. 2,3 The good news is that there are effective treatments that may help restore your nails to their original, healthy state. If you think you may have a fungal nail infection you should speak to your doctor for a diagnosis and treatment. If you're unsure you can take our simple symptom quiz. Roberts DT et al. Guidelines for treatment of onychomycosis; Br J Dermatol. 2003; 148(3): 402-10. Scher RK. Onychomycosis: a significant medical disorder; J Am Acad Dermatol. 1996 Sep; 35(3 Pt 2): S2-5. Daniel CR et al. Two feet - one hand syndrome; a retrospective multicentre survey. Int J Dermatol. 1997 Sep; 36(9): 658-60.     www.fungusfreenails.com – is developed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd ABN 18 004 244 160, 54 Waterloo Rd, North Ryde, NSW 2113 and contains information for the purposes of general information only. If you experience any difficulties with this site: Contact Us | Novartis Privacy Policy | Legal Disclaimer