Many individuals suffer with common foot fungus that attacks the toenail. The medical term for this condition is onychomycosis and it is more likely to affect the little and big toes. Fungi thrive in the warm and damp environment provided by most shoes. Eventually fungus begins to feed on the keratin making up the toenail. […]
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Toenail Abnormalities: Causes and Treatment
Toenail abnormalities can indicate issues with your health. Usually, they are a sign of a toenail fungus or infection that can often be treated by laser therapy. However, they can also indicate a more serious underlying disease. If your nails have a change in shape, thickness, texture, or color, see your doctor right away. Common […]
The 5 Strangest Ways to Contract Toenail Fungus
Many people know that they can catch fungal infections from other people but they may not be aware of some of the strangest ways to contract toenail fungus. Toenail fungus can linger on hard surfaces, pedicure tools or inside of shoes. Here are five strange ways for people to end up with toenail fungus. 5 […]
How To Permanently Get Rid of Toenail Fungus
According to a report published by the American Podiatric Medical Association in 2010, more than 12% of Americans suffer from toenail fungus. The aforementioned report also indicates that nearly 20% of the world’s population suffers from this unsightly condition. Fortunately, if you have a toenail fungus infection, you can explore several viable treatment options. The […]
How to Take Care of Toenail Fungal Infection
One of the main symptoms of toenail fungus infection is thickened and discolored toenails that have cracked edges. This type of fungus infection is believed to affect eight out of ten people. Anyone suffering from such an infection will admit to having trouble wearing an open-toed shoes or slippers. The infection is however treatable with […]
Disinfect Shoes to Prevent Toenail Fungus
Fungal infections of the toenails will thrive in humid and warm environments and toenail fungus infections grow like wild fire in closed toe shoes. Those who happen to notice that they may be developing a toenail fungus need to consider that the fungal spores may have infected their shoes. If toenail fungus has formed the […]
Toenail Fungus And Potential Complications
If you have ever seen toenail fungus, you have an idea of how unattractive it can be, and contrary to popular belief anyone can develop it, and it isn’t just young people who are prone to it. If you have toenail fungus you probably spend much of your time and energy looking for suitable treatments, […]
How to Treat Nail Fungus and Prevent It from Spreading
Nail fungus ruins the appearance of fingernails and toenails, making them brittle, jagged and in some cases yellow. If the fungus is not treated, it will surely spread. It is easy to stop toenail fungus spreading to other areas but people need to learn how to treat the condition effectively. Popular Misconceptions About Treat Nail […]
Ingrown Toenails and Their Link To Toenail Fungus
Ingrown toenails can be a pain but what’s more, they can actually lead to fungus and other infections in the toes that may cause further damage. Though an ingrown toenail seems like nothing more than a painful reminder to cut your toenails, they can actually lead to severe medical conditions if not treated and taken […]
Toenail Discoloration May Be A Sign of Toenail Fungus
There are plenty of reasons that toenails may begin to change color or discolor and some of them may be directly related to toenail fungus or infection. Common Causes for Toenail Discoloration Knowing what common causes there are for toenail discoloration may be enough to help users determine if they need medical attention or if […]
