Toenail fungus is a common nail disorder caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes. The fungus affects both fingernails and toenail however toenail is more susceptible to infection. It provides favorable environment for the fungus to thrive and grow. The fungus thrives into the nail through wounds, cuts, and injury and fed on nail keratin and gradually destroys the whole nail. The condition is very annoying leading to nail discoloration, distortion, itching and jagged looks. Toenail fungus is contagious disease and therefore spread easily from one person to another. Therefore, toenail fungus prevention is really important to get rid of nail turmoil.
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Prevention Tips for Toenail Fungus
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012Signs of Toenail Fungus
Friday, January 27th, 2012Toe nail fungus is also known as dermatophytes due to its presence nail bed gets infected. In case this disease is not treated on time then toenail gets spoiled. This type of problem is seen in adults and in rare case in children. This type of problem is in general seen due to water, humid or hot temperature. Main reason of growth of fungus is thrive in moist regions like shower, beaches, swimming pool etc. (more…)