Choosing surgery for toenail fungus is an extreme option, since there are many other less invasive remedies. A person may be drawn to surgery after home remedies or prescription drugs do not produce long term results. Most medicines prescribed for this condition are topical and do not infiltrate the bed of the nail where the fungus […]
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Are Toenail And Fingernail Fungus Treatment The Same?
Millions of people around the world are looking for toenail and fingernail fungus treatment options that work. Unfortunately, not every product that is being marketed by pharmaceutical companies works. The most commonly used treatment for nail fungus infections is topical anti-fungal cream. Oral anti-fungal medications have also been developed over the years. They are very […]
Black Toenails: How To Avoid and Deal With Them
Unless you’ve chosen black nail polish for your toenails, a black toenail is not desirable. Let’s explore where they come from, and how to make sure they go away. What Causes Black Toenails? Perhaps your new shoes worn without socks have caused black toenails. This happens because the tightness of the new shoe causes blood […]
The Subtle Art of Toe Rings
The practice of wearing toe rings began in India. Indian women wore them to show their married status. Walking weight and pressure often bend gold bands; therefore, most women prefer silver toe rings. Today, many women consider these rings essential accessories. Unlike some types of finger wear, toe rings create a subtle and elegant look. […]
How To Do a Pedicure at Home
The tools are modern and the techniques are new but the pedicure is actually an ancient art. Decorating toe nails was so important such that many societies used tools made from precious metals. In China, members of the royal family used red and black polish to distinguish themselves from the lower class ranks. Pedicures can […]
How Margaret Cho Deals With Toenail Fungus
While toenail fungus may be no laughing matter for some people, popular comedian Margaret Cho makes light of her own affliction. On her official website and blog, Cho talks candidly about the condition of her feet in her trademark humorous tone. She explains how she has suffered from toenail fungus her whole life, and no […]
Three Common Toenail Problems and Their Treatments
Our nails are made of a tough protein called Keratin, which also helps form the hooves and horns of animals. Nails are tough, but they have to face even tougher circumstances as they rub against our shoes for hours at a time, and remain at risk of infection from fungi and bacteria. Toenail problems are […]
Why Topical Medicines are Less Effective Than Lasers for Fungal Nail Infections
While topical medicines are used to treat fungal nail infections, the results are not as desirable or effective as having laser treatment. Topical antifungal medicines can be obtained on prescription or bought over the counter. They work by killing or preventing the growth of fungi. Uses of Topical Antifungal Medicine These medicines are used to […]
Foot Angel: Mobile Pedicures for the Elderly
Foot Angel, a service in Arizona that provides mobile pedicures for the elderly, was founded by Betty Berger twenty years ago. Berger, who is now retiring, decided to start this business after she realized how hard it was for some elderly people to take care of their feet. Many of her clients were unable to get […]
Foot Skin Problems and Solutions
Women dream about having soft and beautiful foot skin. They want beautifully groomed feet that they can display in their sandals and flip flops. However, sandals and other shoes that reveal feet can often lead to a variety of foot problems. The following is a look at common foot problems and the simple solutions that […]
