Now that summer is here, many people begin to lose sight of the appearance of their toes. While people will begin to bring out their open- toed shoes and sandals, it is important to continue to maintain healthy, happy toes during the summer.
Toenail fungus is a fungal condition that develops when fungus enters and grows beneath the toenail. Although it can also affect fingernails, toenail fungus is more likely to occur in feet rather than hands. Patients can develop toenail fungus from an array of different sources. In many cases, it can be hard to diagnose the exact cause of toenail fungus, which makes it harder to prevent reoccurrence. The fungus that is responsible for the infection tends to thrive best in warm and wet environments, such as the shower or locker room.
By following basic foot care guidelines patients can head off most common foot fungus problems. Toenail fungus thrives in warm, damp places. For this reason, The Podiatrist urges patients to take extra precautions in pools and locker rooms. Patients should also wear dry cotton socks-changing them two or three times a day if needed.
It is also important to remember not to share shoes or socks with anyone, as this fungus can easily spread through sharing of shoes or socks. This is the same for nail clippers or nail files-don’t share. By taking extra precautions you can ensure the health of your toes and fee.
For all your foot problems, see The Podiatrist
http://www.thepodiatrist.co.nz
