Nail discoloration and discolored toenails can be a source of embarrassment and shame, although the truth is that they can be treated. Everyone wants pretty feet, although our toenails go through a lot of abuse. We ram them into furniture, stuff them into shoes that don’t fit, and subject them to the creepy fungi that […]
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Short vs Long Nails: Which ones are at Risk of Contracting Toenail Fungus?
There are a lot of things that can be done to prevent toenail fungus, and short vs long toenails is something that many people that suffer from toenail fungus often ask about. There is in general a common belief that long nails create a breeding place for spores of fungus and other types of ailments. […]
What are the Cause of Black Toenails
There are various black toenails causes, although the most common reason for discoloration is usually attributed to trauma. Discoloration can be caused by heavy pressure or weight on the nails, cuts, abrasion and sometimes fungal infection. This type of discoloration occurs in individuals who may be immuno-compromised or have a pre-existing condition where melanocytes, cells […]
Important Facts about Nail Fungus
Most people only worry about their infected toenail once they already see it bleed and produce pus. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to know the different stages of toenail fungal infection to act immediately and prevent the problem from getting worse. The Stages of Toenail Fungal Infection Initially, toenail fungal infection does […]
Bacterial Causes of Nail Fungus
Nail fungus is found deep in the bed of the toes and finger nails. It lives there, not on the surface where symptoms appear. This makes the bacteria that causes fungus hard to treat. They are more prevalent among men than they are among women. What Causes Nail Fungus? What causes them to proliferate? They […]
Infections Caused by Common Fungus
The most common type of toenail fungus in North America are dermatophytes. Dermatophytes are a type of fungi that cause skin infections. The most common species of this fungus is called “Trichophyton rubrum”. The Many Sides of Trichophyton Rubrum Trichophyton rubrum is a surprisingly common fungus, and can be found in more places on the body […]
