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 (also known as dermatophytic onychomycosis or tinea unguium) is a fungal infection of the nail.It is the most common disease of the nails and constitutes about half of all nail abnormalities.he most common symptom of a fungal nail infection is the nail becoming thickened and discoloured: white, black, yellow or green. As the infection progresses the nail can become brittle, with pieces breaking off or coming away from the toe or finger completely.