By Jayne Rutledge Onychomycosis, the medical term for a fungal infection that occurs on the toenails, is a condition that results in a thickened nail. It can also cause the edges of the nail to become brittle and yellowed. The condition usually becomes known when a white spot appears. Eventually, it will spread to the entire nail and possible other nails. This fungal infection can be hard to get rid of and can easily return if it is not treated properly. Laser treatment for toenail fungus is a fairly new method that may get rid of fungal infections of the nail. Fungal infections pose a wide range of issues and symptoms. They cause the nail to become discolored and thickened. The texture of the nail can also change. It is also common for nails to become flaky and change their shape. Detachment from the bed is likely if the condition continues without proper treatment. The FDA had previously only approved some oral and topical medicines for the eradication of this condition. For man...