Questions and Answers about Nail Fungus
As a Foot Health Practitioner I see Nail Fungus daily and like Warts, Fungal Nail infections are on the increase. In Women it is commonly found when Nail Varnish is over used through the summer months and with Men, Hot sweaty feet from sports or the Gym is a top contender.
- Fungal infections are the most common nail disorder.
- 80% of Nail fungus is found in the toes.
- If left the nails will be left permanently damaged.
- They will become discoloured, yellow, brittle, crumble, ragged.
- The fungus can spread to other nails and other body parts.
- Once treated you should allow 8-12month for a new nail to grow clear and healthy and half that for a finger nail.
5 Most Common affects of Nail fungus
1 Discoloured nails- yellow, brown, white spots.
2 Ridges and Scars
3 Nail Comes Off
4 Nails crumble
5 Brittle, Nail Can Smell.
Top 5 causes if Nail Fungus
1 Nail Varnish
2 Excessive exposure to water, heat and humidity
3 Tight Shoes
4 Over manicuring, Pedicures, Salons
5 Athletes Foot
What Is Nail Fungus
Toe nail Fungus (Onychomycosis & Tinea uniguium) is the most common disease on the Finger and Toe Nails. The Nails Become infected and you will notice the nails discolour and thicken, they may also crumble. Studies found 6-8% of adults suffer from nail fungus.
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Cause of Fungus
Microscopic organisms called fungi , these fungi do not need sunlight to survive, The most common fungi is called dermatophytes (i.e. Candida) But other moulds and Yeasts can also cause fungus.
Small pathogens enter the skin through small cuts and enter the nail bed where they sit happily as it’s warm and moist.
Who Get Nail Fungus
Men are more prone to nail fungus then women, and also the elderly more than younger people. Reasons which may cause nail fungus include,
Slow Growing Nails
Heavy Perspiration
Humid or Moist work environment
Wearing Socks for long hours
Injury to the nail bed
Wearing tight shoes
Family history of fungal infections
How to prevent nail fungus
Keep Nails Short and Clean
Wear Socks they allow feet To Breath, or Change Regularly
Finger Nail Fungus Can is Prevent by Wearing Rubber Gloves When Washing Up.
Do Not Pick Nails
Wear Sandals
Stop Using nail Varnish.
No Acrylic Nails
Do Not Share Shoes Or Socks.
How to Treat
Treating Fungus Can Take Patience Its Not Going To Go Overnight, And You need To be Consistent With Treating The Nails. To Treat Toenail Fungus You Can Do So With A Oral Prescription But This Can Take Months And Cause Other Problems Associated With Taking Antibiotics On A Long Term, And Are Not That Effective.
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