THINK YOU HAVE TOENAIL FUNGUS?
Slide the scale below to find a visual match with your toenail.
Think you have toenail fungus?
Slide the scale below to find a visual match with your toenail.
WHAT IS TOENAIL FUNGUS?
Toenail fungus—or onychomycosis—is very common and affects about 10% of people
It's a fungal infection
- About 50% of all nail problems are fungal infections
It must be treated
- Toenail fungus can worsen with time
- Toenail fungus usually does not go away on its own
- Untreated infections can be painful and make it difficult to walk
It's contagious
- Toenail fungus can spread to other nails and to the surrounding skin
- Areas like locker room floors and public pools have higher exposure risks
Toenail fungus is a contagious infection that gets worse if not properly treated.
Suspect toenail fungus? Try to get diagnosed and treated as soon as possible to stop the infection from spreading to other toes or people around you.
SEE WHO CAN PRESCRIBE TREATMENT
WHAT ARE SOME SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF TOENAIL FUNGUS?
Yellow, white, or brown toenail discolouration
Brittle and crumbly toenail(s)
Toenail(s) that are thicker and raised
Debris under the toenail(s)
Loose or lifting toenail(s)
WHO CAN PRESCRIBE TREATMENT FOR TOENAIL FUNGUS?
In some places, healthcare professionals other than doctors can prescribe treatment for toenail fungus. Choose your province or territory to see who can help.
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Doctor
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Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner*
* Must have written authorization by Registrar specifying drug or drug class they are authorized to prescribe.
* No information available
Pharmacist
Podiatrist
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Chiropodist
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PROPER DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND EARLY TREATMENT CAN HELP SPEED UP RECOVERY AND PREVENT PERMANENT DAMAGE TO YOUR NAIL(S).
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