Nail Fungus FAQ

Nail Fungus Prevention

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There are several things that you can do to help prevent nail fungus infections. If you have had nail infections in the past, it is especially important for you to follow these guidelines:

Do not use nail polish or artificial nails, they can trap moisture and worsen the infection
If you choose to have your […]

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Nail Fungus Treatment

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It is common to have repeat nail infections and it is hard to stop nail fungus. Some of the treatment options include antifungal cremes or your doctor may prescribe oral antifungal medications. There are also other products such as antifungal nail polish called ciclopirox and other type of topical medications that can be […]

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Risk Factors For Nail Fungus

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There are some risk factors associated with nail fungus. It is more common to occur in adults, their nails grow more slowly and thicken with aging. Adults nails have more years that they have been exposed to fungi and their circulation is not as good as a younger person. Nail fungus has also […]

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Causes of Nail Fungus

So what causes nail fungus? The fungi that creates nail infections do not need sunlight to survive. Most of the common nail infections that occur are caused by a fungus in the group called dermatophytes, but nail infections may also be caused by yeast and/or mold.
These microscopic organisms live in warm, wet environments. They can […]

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Signs and Symptoms of Nail Fungus

These are some of the signs and symptoms that may occur with a nail fungal infection:

If your nails appear thick or changing in shape
Bleeding or detachment of the cuticles
Brittle, crumbly or ragged nails
The nails feels discomfort or itching
Your nails look dull
A change in color– usually green, yellow, or brown
The nail may separate from the nail […]

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