Many people throughout the world suffer from foot fungus. They look down at their toes and see yellowing nails instead of the sight of happy toes newly released from their shoes after a day of walking or standing. These yellowing, brittle nails are caused by fungus. About thirty million people across the U.S. currently suffer with a foot fungus, and that is just one country. The trouble is that curing this problem is often more unpleasant than the condition is on its own. Prevent it instead of experiencing it at all: this is the best answer.
How to Treat Foot Fungus
First of all, take action right away. Do not leave the first signs to develop into something more serious. Waiting is the worst thing you can do. Once that early yellowing begins, address it. Even if you just imagine you have been infected because you wore someone’s shoes and noticed later that they had yellow toenails, go right to your doctor. Treating it at the start is the best way to treat fungus and prevent it from spreading.
Toenail Fungus
Fungus can grow under toe and fingernails. Fingernail fungus does not occur as frequently, but is also unpleasant. Keep your immune system in good shape to keep it at bay. Eat properly, sleep well, and give yourself time to get over illness. Treating a fungal infection can take years and prescription pills often fail: up to 40% do not clear up the fungus.
How to Prevent Toenail Fungus
Eat right, remain clean. Switch your socks and air out your toes and feet if you can. Let the skin breathe. Change the shoes you wear. Talk to a local shoe store about the best shoes for you. This will limit perspiration. Dampness and foot fungus go together. For some people, sweating is a big problem all over their bodies, feet included.
Be respectful of your footwear. Treat it with respect. Wear different shoes every day so they have a chance to dry out and to prevent fungus from growing. Do not borrow shoes or socks from anyone. Even change your socks once or twice each day if sweating is a major issue.
Cleartoes clinic uses lasers to treat toenail fungus. This procedure is over 90% effective in killing toenail fungus.
