Prevention of Toenail Fungal Infection

You may wonder what the best way is to avoid toenail fungal infection. The answer for any kind of condition is that prevention is the best cure. The following content discuss different tactics for preventing toe nail fungal infections. The page discusses places to avoid as well as the type of apparel that is best while the following page discusses the prevention of toenail infection primarily in terms of hygiene and healthcare.

Places to Avoid Toe Nail Fungal Infection

Toenail fungi prefer warm, moist areas where it is easy to grow and thrive. These areas include spas, swimming pools, locker rooms, and showers. For short periods of time, toe nail fungus can live in warm puddles on tile floors, awaiting someone to step in and pick up the spores on their bare feet. Wearing sandals, water shoes, or swimming booties can help prevent your feet from directly touching these floors.  To avoid toenail fungal infection, it is best to dry your feet thoroughly – especially between your toes where moisture can hide – after you shower or take a bath.

 

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Dressing Your Feet Appropriately

The best shoes to wear are those that allow plenty of air and moisture exchange. Look for air-breather holes on the sides. Since plastic, vinyl and patent leather shoes do not allow air and moisture to pass through, it is best to select ones that have breathable material, such as leather or canvas.  

When it comes to socks, the best choices are pure 100% cotton, wool, or silk because they absorb moisture from your feet and provide good ventilation. Do not use synthetic socks, such as nylon, because they do not allow the moisture from sweating to pass through away from your skin. When your socks do get damp, take them off and dry your feet thoroughly before putting on a clean, dry pair.   

Athlete’s foot is often closely associated with toenail fungus infection, so be sure to treat it as early as possible to avoid any infection spreading to your nails. The first sign is itchy and scaling skin between the toes. When you spot that, be sure and treat it with a cream that is available at pharmacies or by prescription.  

If you already have a toe nail fungal infection, make sure that you air your shoes out at the end of the day and spray them with an anti-nail fungal spray. Leave them to dry out overnight before wearing them again.

Read on to the next page to find the best ways to avoid toe nail fungal infection by paying attention to your hygiene practices and focusing on health and wellness.

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