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Nail fungus, medically known as onychomycosis, is a fungal infection that affects the nails. Onychomycosis can affect any nail in the body, but it typically occurs on the toenail since it is located on the feet where a lot of impurities and unwanted substances may come in contact with. The infections can happen when there are open cuts and wounds on the feet near the nails and fungi enter these wounds and infiltrate the nails. The symptoms include crumbling of the nails, change in color (usually to yellow), and distortion of the shape of the nail. Having a fungal infection on the toenails especially on the big toe can be extremely embarrassing if you wear open footwear, so most people with such infections opt to wear closed shoes or socks under sandals and slippers.