Fungus Infection of the Finger-Nails

In his handbook of Diseases of the Skin (1907), Whitfield states that fungus infections of the nails are probably commoner than is generally supposed. That statement is borne out by the fact that Within the last three years I have had the opportunity of observing no fewer than 19 cases ; 17 of these were seen as out-patients in the Skin Department of the Royal Infirmary under Dr Norman Walker's care, and to him I am indebted for permission to record them. For one case, which was an out-patient at Leith Hospital, 1 am indebted to Dr Langwill. I do not propose to describe each case separately. They fall into three groups, viz.?(1) Ringworm of the nails; (2) Favus of the nails ; (3) a Fungus Infection of the nails of unknown origin. As the cases of ringworm form the most important group, they will be dealt with first. There were 16 of these ringworm cases, *4 of which belonged to Edinburgh and 2 to Leith.