✅ Medically reviewed by Dr. Thomas Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist · Last updated April 6, 2026

What Causes Toenail Fungus & Onychomycosis? [Types of Toenail Fungus]

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Medical References & Sources

• American Academy of Dermatology — Nail Fungus Treatment
• PubMed Research — Onychomycosis Treatment

Clinical References

1. Gupta AK, et al. “Onychomycosis: a review of diagnosis, classification, and treatment approaches.” J Cutan Med Surg. 2017;21(4):294-305.
2. Lipner SR, Scher RK. “Onychomycosis: clinical overview and diagnosis.” J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019;80(4):835-851.
3. Westerberg DP, Voyack MJ. “Onychomycosis: current trends in diagnosis and treatment.” Am Fam Physician. 2013;88(11):762-770.