Nail infections are very common among the people especially in females it is one of the most over looked infections which remain untreated and can lead to destruction of the nail and deformity of the nails. Dermatophytes are the common causes of nail infections amongst people. However other filamentous fungi and even yeasts are also responsible for many cases of nail infections. These will be elaborated in this chapter.

Context: Public health importance of non-dermatophyte nail infection. Aims: To enlist the causes and epidemiology of non-dermatophytic fungal nail infections. Settings and Design: Review of existing information about this. Methods and Material: Scientific literature search. Statistical Analysis Used: Nil. Results: Non-dermatophytes are important but neglected causes of nail infections.Conclusions: One should be vigilant about occurrence of these infections.