Toenail Fungus 101

Toenail fungus is certainly not an acceptable topic for discussion during dinner. What may be surprising is there are millions of people who contract this unsightly fungal infection. Since this is a fungus infection that has become more severe, it must be taken seriously and treated. Failing to get treatment for the toenail fungus will result in a lot more problems including nail loss. This fungus likewise could occur in your fingernails, although it usually develops in toenails. The fungus type involved in this condition has a more conducive habitat in toenails due to the limited light conditions as well as the moisture. Also remember that toenail fungus spreads easily from person to person, or in community conditions.

You can tell when it starts growing because the nail will have small spots with a different color to it. It may appear to be yellowish or white in color, and people usually think they merely have a stain under their nails. A noticeable giveaway with it, though, is those spots cannot be removed. So that is one way you can remember the signs of the toenail fungal infection. That is something you are not going to be able to do with rubbing. If the infection is not treated, you are going to observe your affected nail eventually grow really dark in color. There are a variety of treatments available you can find that do not require a doctor's prescription.

With the continued growth of the fungal infection, the toenail will quickly begin to exhibit other symptoms. You'll discover a variety of symptoms as things become severe, and others have severe thinning of the infected toenail. However, in true variability with symptoms, some people are going to experience a thickening, not thinning, of their nails. Other signs are flaking of the nail, or the nails are easily chipped and damaged. If this goes on on, then the infected toenail will break or fall out. The infected nail will begin to smell terrible as the infection grows under the nail.

Regrettably there is a discomfort element linked to toenail fungus, and the more severe it becomes the more discomfort there is. What makes it hard to pick out immediately is the fact that the fungus starts to amass and develop under the nail. What occurs is the fungus starts metabolizing the nail because it is consuming the keratin protein found in the nail. It's possible that toenail fungus could thrive in lighter areas, like fingernails, but it does best under toenails because of the lower light. Some of the more usual causes of toenail fungus are terrible nail hygiene or even always wearing shoes that are too tight. An odd pH of the skin for a long time may as well contribute to its development.


Sufficient cleanliness of your self and nails, of course, is the most effective way to keep this condition out of your life. Since this is contagious, then you need to take care in public places that are wet such as pools and locker rooms at gyms and fitness clubs. But you can easily and quickly take medication by mouth or apply it topically to the infected nail.


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