Many people suffer from toenail
fungus. Basically, toenail fungus refers to fungus which can easily be
transmitted by coming into contact with the fungus in a public place like pool
or locker room. As a matter of fact, fungus thrives in warm moist place and can
easily be picked by those who have small cuts or opening area or underneath the
toenail.
Symptoms Those who suffer from this fungus usually
experienced cracked, brittle nails, discolored nails especially yellow and
black. It can really be painful if the nails lift away from the nail bed. With
nail fungus, itching sometimes occurs but not all the cases. The condition can
become as well as severe if you left untreated the nail fungal infection. Moreover,
treatments also become difficult when it is spread in all the nails.
Treatment You can consult doctor if you have toenail
fungus. Some of the other treatments also include soaking your feet in the
Listerine, with the application of Vicks VapoRub or you can soak the infected
area in apple cider vinegar. But such treatments aren t a guarantee fix; they
may treat the problem but may not cure the problem completely. Prevention As we know prevention is better than cure. Prevention
can always help you to get rid of the nail fungus. You should trimmed your
nails but don t trimmed too short. Tiny cuts can allow the entry of fungus
under the toenails. If the infection persists, you need to consult a certified
physician. Apart from taking medications, there are also other options that can
help you cure the nail fungal infection. Treatments include applying or
painting on the infected areas, a simple surgery can also be performed just to
remove the nails, which allows a new healthy nail to grow in its place. Never
left untreated the nail fungal infection as it can become more worsen or
severe. Diabetic patients need to be especially aware of any toenail fungus. They
require medical attention immediately if such problems arise.
