Prevent Reinfection Prevent reinfection of toenail fungus by taking care of your nails. When you get nail fungus, it is very important to get medical treatment to keep it from spreading to other nails or to other people. However, even if you treat your nail fungus, it could easily come back if you [...]
Expert Recommendations from Podiatrists Fungal spores are everywhere—on the ground, in locker rooms, at the pool, and even in the air. Normally, your skin provides a barrier, but once fungus gets trapped under your nails or between your toes, it’s tough to eradicate. Toenail fungus often develops slowly but can spread quickly, especially [...]
Getting Infected How do I know if I have nail fungus? One may develop a nail fungus through many daily activities. Have athlete’s foot Made contact with someone who also has nail fungus Practice poor hygiene habits or foot care Diabetes Experienced trauma on the toe Are immunocompromised When the fungus spreads, it [...]
Below are the top 7 nail conditions similar to nail fungus. Similar conditions to nail fungus are common. Though nail fungus is one of the most common nail conditions, affecting 3 million people in the US, your symptoms might also be indications of other nail conditions. Lines and ridges are large grooves around [...]
