Toenail fungi, the same bugs that cause athlete’s foot, squeeze under toenails and hide. Foot sweat combines with the toe jam and toenail fungus to form a damp festering jelly which is an unstoppable force. This is a toenail-fungus patient memoir.
In fact, athlete’s foot is one of the most common toenail fungus infections. Often, toenail fungus follows athlete’s foot. Almost anyone who wears tight-fitting shoes or tight hosiery is more likely to develop toenail fungus, especially if they also practice poor foot hygiene. Use different towels to dry off the infected skin area. For athlete’s foot and toenail fungus, keep your feet and shoes aired and dry. This will reduce your risk for getting athlete’s foot, toenail fungus, bacteria or warts, but it isn’t foolproof.
Foot surgery should always be a last resort for fungus toenails, but if needed, it is absolutely done right in the podiatrist’s office. For further information or to schedule an appointment to evaluate and treat toenail fungus, consult with your dermatologist.
The medicines used to treat athlete’s foot are normally totally ineffective against fungus...