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Understanding Toenail Fungus Infections

15 Aug

An infection of nail fungus occurs when fungi infect one or more of your nails.  A nail fungal infection may begin as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail.  As the nail fungus spreads deeper into your nail, it may cause your nail to discolor, thicken and develop crumbling [...]

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How Can I Be Sure That I Have Nail Fungus?

16 Jun

Fungal infections of the nails and toenails are quite common and are caused by microorganisms that make their way into the tiny cracks in our skin, usually around the toenails.  The toenails are most often the site of infection because of the favorable environment the foot provides which is often both dark and damp.  There [...]

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How To Avoid Catching A Nail Fungus Infection

31 May

Fungi (in the case of nail fungus – dermatophytes) are ubiquitous.  They are largely invisible, can live in a variety of environments are are very easily spread.  However, most fungi are most likely to thrive in warm, moist environments like bathrooms, locker rooms, gyms, and poolside as well as other places one hangs out barefoot [...]

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How To Prevent Toe Nail Fungus

23 Feb

Follow in our Foot Steps to help prevent toenail fungus: Stop toenail fungus before it stops you!  There are plenty of products on the market that claim they can “cure” toenail fungus.  Be sure to do your research before purchasing ingestible nail fungus treatments.  Many of these treatments have potential side effects and have to [...]

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