And only about one in four dermatologists spends more than 40 hours a week seeing patients, compared to more than half of plastic surgeons. That suggests that the demands and joys of the job shape how much compensation seems fair more than just the salary itself.
Topic Overview. A fungal nail infection occurs when a fungus attacks a fingernail, a toenail, or the skin under the nail, called the nail bed. Fungi (plural of fungus) can attack your nails through small cuts in the skin around your nail or through the opening between your nail and nail bed.ou can get a fungal nail infection from walking barefoot in public showers or pools or by sharing personal items, such as towels and nail clippers. If you have athlete's foot, the fungus can spread from your skin to your nails. A nail with a fungal infection may: 1  Turn yellow or white. 2  Get thicker.
Onychomycosis or nail fungus infection is a common skin problem caused by a microscopic organism called dermatophytes. This fungus thrives in wet and warm environments. Infection is often prevalent in toenails than in fingers since feet are more exposed to where fungus exists. Common symptoms of nail fungus infection are thickening and discoloration of the infected nail or visibility of white, splotchy areas on the nail. Perhaps many of us have previously had the habit of walking around in barefoot, which is often among the reasons for our parents to reprimand us.