Treat Toenail Fungus

Toenail fungus (tinea unguium) is caused by an organism not dissimilar from bread mold. These microscopic "mushrooms" like warm, damp places to live like underneath your toenails.

Symptoms of Toenail Fungus

• Yellow nails.
• Powdery substance under nail edge.
• Rough or crumbly thickened nails.
• Easily cracked nails

Treat Toenail Fungus

The toenail fungus treatment consists of:

• Keep your feet dry after showers. Nail fungus loves moisture. Talcum powder before putting on your socks can also help to keep them dry during the day.
• Don't share nail clippers or towels which can pass the fungus.
• Wear cotton socks. Cotton socks wick away perspiration keeping your feet dry.
• Remember your shoes. When under treatment don't forget to shake some antifungal powder or spray into your shoes to avoid picking the fungus back up.
• Wear slippers in public showers and changing rooms to avoid picking up toe fungus from public floors..
• Antifungal agents. These can be topical nail paints like Penlac, creams, or ointments like Tea Tree oil which can take up to a year to clear. Or oral tablets like Lamisil which take about 3-6 months to clear toenail fungus.

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