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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Tablet of ContentsWhat is a fungal nail infection?Fungal Nail TreatmentsPreventing Fungal Nail InfectionsWhat is a fungal nail infection?Fungal nail infections are common infections of the finger or toenails. They are caused by fungal spores that lodge between the nail and the skin underneath the nail, known as the nail bed. Here the fungus begins to feed off the keratin within the healthy nail, infecting it.The fungal infection tends to occur due to the same fungus responsible for the athlete’s foot. Athletes foot is a condition that mostly affects the area between the toes which can then spread to the toenail. Another type of fungus that can cause infected nails are yeasts. This type of nail fungus tends to attack nails that are already damaged as it is easier for them to penetrate the nail.How do you get fungal nail infections?The fungus can rapidly grow and spread easily in the right environment. Direct skin contact with any warm moist environment can be a likely place to pick up a fungal infection. You may pick up a fungal infection from:Wet/ damp shoesUnclean showersSwimming pools/ spasPublic restrooms/ changing areasPoor foot hygieneWearing wet/ damp socksThe transfer from an athletes foot infectionWhat do fungal nail infections look like?Nail fungus tends to start at the top of the nail, gradually moving down the sides until it reaches the base of the nail known as the nail matrix.Nail infections are characterised by thickening or distorting of the nail. Often a yellow or brown colour will develop over
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