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* Contamination from public pools, locker rooms, shared bathrooms and shower stalls or from family member to family member. * Stress on the foot from tight-fitting athletic socks and shoes. * Any footwear or hygiene practice that doesn't allow feet to stay dry. * Abnormal PH levels of the skin. * A compromised immune system (that is, through HIV or Diabetes).
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Toe nail fungus?
Toenail fungus is caused by a group of fungus. Toe nail fungus causes disfiguration and discoloration of the nails. The affected nail becomes yellow or brown in colour. The nail could fall off or crumble easily. To prevent yourself from toe nail fungus keep your feet and nails clean. Wear cotton socks to absorb the moisture from your feet. Always keep your nails clean and trim them after they grow.
What causes finger nails to discolor?
Healthy fingernails come from a healthy diet and exercise. If they are discolored they may have fungus or bacteria causing the change in color.
How do you know that your nails are well-groomed nails?
When they don't have fungus, and are smooth. AND PRETTY! ..and resemble tacos.
What type of organism causes yeast infection?
fungus
How is sporotrichosis transmitted?
.caused by the microscopic fungus Sporothrix schenckii. The fungus that causes sporotrichosis is found in spagnum moss, soil, and rotting vegetation. The fungus causing sporotrichosis enters the body through scratches or cuts in the skin.
How do you prevent nails getting yellow?
Don't Smoke You can use toe nail fungus treatments OR natural toe nail fungus treatment OR Nail Fungus Cures OR Cure For Yellow Nails OR Natural Cure For Athletes Foot. Little help by visiting this website: toenailfungustreatmentscures.org
Is there fungus under your nails?
yes there is you can get it many ways one of which from nail salons
What happens when the fungus that causes athletes foot infects other areas of the body?
This produces a red, inflamed sore from which the spores can easily spread from person to person. When the same fungus infects other areas, such as ringworm, which is not a worm at all.
What kind of doctors heals fungus?
It dependes where the fungus is.usually a general physician can write a prescription for it.if it is in the toe nails better to go to a podiatrist
Can rubbing alcohol be used on scissors which were used to cut nails with toenail fungus?
Yea
What are the symptoms of cleaning product poisoning?
nails falling off, like nail fungus
Can toenail fungus live in nail polish?
Yes! A toenail fungus can live between the nail and the polish. Also, the polish should definitely be discarded after use on infected nails. You can pick up a bottle of nail fungus remover over the counter at most pharmacies. You will be better off to keep polish of your nails until the fungus is gone. (I learned this while in college for Nail Technology).
