Toe nail fungus (Onychomycosis) is a condition in which a fungus grows on your toes because your toes are moist for long periods. Once you have this chronic condition, it is very difficult to get rid of. Therefore, prevention is the best measure. Fungus needs a dark and damp environment to grow and thrive. You ...
Crumbling toenails are not a pretty sight, particularly if you’re fond of wearing open toed sandals. This symptom is common, accounting for up to half of all toenail complaints seen by a dermatologist. There are several conditions that can cause a toenail to crumble, but the most common one, by far, is a fungal infection ...
Your feet, of course, carry you everywhere you go. They run after your kids when they need help, they dance the night away on that special night out, and they can take thousands of steps each day. After a while, the wear and tear begins to show in the form of dry, flaky, and sometimes, ...
There are whole industries devoted to foot care. These include shoe manufacturers and those who supply nail cutters, medications, corn removers, softening creams and orthotic supports. In her book, “Your Feet,” Sandra Salmans discusses various health problems that can affect feet. Lumps and Bumps and Painful Feet There are a number of growths and other ...
The summer months are just ahead, and most of us are planning to bare our feet to keep them cool during the warmer temperatures. There are many reasons we should take care of our feet, for they are the foundation that we stand on, keeping us mobile in our everyday lives. We want our feet ...
If you or a loved one suffers from toenail fungus, you will be glad to know that there is something you can do to get rid of it. This article will discuss what causes toenail fungus, some home remedies that have worked for others, and best of all, prevention of toenail fungus. What is toenail ...
Toenail fungus is a common problem that can be very embarrassing. Those with discolored, yellow, flaking toenails avoid wearing sandals with open toes, and they avoid going barefoot. Toenails infected with toenail fungus are unattractive and disgusting, and as if the embarrassment isn’t enough, toenail fungus can be quite painful. Toenails infected with toenail fungus ...
It may have made a funny plot theme in 1960s horror movies but to the millions of men and women suffering from toenail fungal infections, fungus is not a laughing matter. Fortunately, there are a few effective home remedies that’ll allow you to proudly proclaim “the fungus is no longer among us.” Before you attack ...
Thick toenails occur usually due to injury, like the ripping off of a toenail, or a fungus that affects the toenails and warps the nail into a thick, porous mass on one or more toes. Having thick toenails is not only embarrassing at times (they often resemble the sharp, thick look of dog toenails), but ...
Medically, it’s called, “Onychomycosis”. Commonly, it’s known as “Fungal Nails.” Because the feet typically sweat more, and are kept in a moist environment when foot apparel is worn, this problem affects the toenails more often than the fingernails. If you ever suffer from Fungal Nails, you should begin treatment right away. You can always visit ...
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