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This infection is a form of Tinea.

Tinea is a fungal infection called athelets foot (Tineus pedis) and Jock itch (Tinea cruris). The fungus feeds on human skin cells.

This parasitic fungal infection can be caused by excessive sweating

of the feet.

Killing the fungus is quite simple as any chemist will sell you antifungal cream.

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Nail fungal infections are typically caused by a fungus that belongs to a group of fungi called dermatophytes. But yeasts and molds also can be responsible for nail fungal infections.

All of these microscopic organisms live in warm, moist environments, including Swimming Pools and showers. They can invade your skin through tiny invisible cuts or through a small separation between your nail and nail bed. They cause problems only if your nails are continually exposed to warmth and moisture - conditions perfect for the growth and spread of fungi.

Infection with nail fungus occurs more in toenails than in fingernails because toenails are often confined in a dark, warm, moist environment inside your shoes - where fungi can thrive. Another reason may be the diminished blood circulation to the toes as compared with the fingers, which makes it harder for your body's immune system to detect and eliminate the infection.

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wet feet, sharing towels with someone,not cleaning your feet,not covering up cuts and sores unhygienic things like that!

Sometimes it could be caused by a bacteria that is unknown, wearing socks or shoes that have bad quality: the cause your feet to sweat or produce bad odour.

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This is very infectious and is cause by injury to the matrix by poor sterillisation of mancure tools.

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