What is toenail fungus and what's the best way to get rid of it?

Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis, is common, affecting 3 percent to 5 percent of Americans. It can start with simple athlete's foot, a fungal infection that if untreated can lead to infection deep into the nail matrix, from which the nail grows. (Full article: 281 words)

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