There is an old saying in the world of medicine that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Of course, this saying wasn’t made in reference to toenail fungus, but it might as well of been. In today’s modern medical world, there are very few conditions more difficult to get rid of than toen ail fungus. Unlike its big brother athlete’s foot, it gets underneath your toenail, which makes it impossible to treat with regular creams or sprays. You often have to take a prescription pill that is very expensive, has about a 40 percent failure rate and can even damage your liver. Here are a few easy to follow tips to help keep your feet free.
Although it is a completely different type of fungus than athlete’s foot, the way the two are transmitted is pretty much exactly the same. One of the most common ways in which nail fungus is transmitted is by going barefoot in any kind of public space, whether it be the shower at the gym or in your high school, or even at the beach. If you are in public, keep a pair of flip flops or sandals on that will protect your feet from direct contact with the world around it.
You can reduce the risk of picking up both athlete’s foot and other types of fungus by making sure that your nails are clean and trimmed at all times. Be careful though, this is often a trap that many people fall into. They trim their nails so much that they damage the skin on their toes, which gives germs and fungus a direct way to enter into your bloodstream. Many experts suggest going to a pedicurist one time so they can show you exactly how to take care of your feet.
If someone in your house isn’t quite as clean as you are or if you know that someone in your home already has a case of fungus on their feet, whether it be athlete’s foot or the other kind, you can begin using anti fungus sprays and powders to keep those germs at bay. If you create an environment in your socks and shoes that is unfriendly to fungus growth, you may just stay fungus free, even if you have someone around you who is already infected. It is important to note here that if you begin to show signs of an infection, seek a doctor’s advice right away because the sprays and powders won’t help to cure this particular kind of fungus.
Finally, do what you can to stay clean as much as possible. Assuming no one in your home is showing signs of fungal infection, let your feet breathe at home and make sure that your feet are completely dry before you put on socks and shoes for the day. A damp environment is like paradise for fungus. By following these easy to implement steps, you can stay ahead of the fungus monster once and for all.
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