It is obvious that one may be having fungal nail infection where ones nail is looking; Brittle, Discoloured, Thicker than normal, Crumbly.
According to Dr. Nmegbu Wisdom, It usually affects the toenails, but can equally infect the fingernails. It could occur on the nail matrix, nail bed or nail plate. This infection usually starts at the edge of the nail but often spread to other parts making it thicker, turning it to white or yellow. It could make the nail lift off the nail bed, causing the skin around it to be swollen and painful.
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Some Risk factors That Could Cause Nail Infection;
– Diabetes
– long use of steroids
– sweating feet and hands
– Living in warm and moist environment.
How To Treatment It.
It is mostly not regarded as a serious infection but many times takes long to be treated.
To cure it, Antifungal agent is used for 6 weeks to 3 months to achieve cure.
Things to do:
– Wear clean socks
– Keep your feet clean and dry
– Keep your nails short
– Don’t wear narrow shoes
-One is advised to put on shoes that will not cause hot and sweaty feet
-Avoid sharing towels
-Avoid wearing other people’s shoes
-Avoid sharing nail clippers or scissors
