Fungal Toenails - Podiatrist in Havertown, PA
- 13 years ago
* Don't share nail clippers or nail files with others.
* Don't share shoes or socks with others.
* Try not to injure your nail, such as by cutting it too short (trauma to the nail may lead to infections).
* Wear dry cotton socks, and change them two or three times a day if necessary.
* Wear dry shoes that allow air to circulate around your feet (tight, enclosed, moist shoes contribute to fungal toenail infections).
* Wear shower sandals or shower shoes when you are at a public pool or shower.
Prevention
Follow basic foot care guidelines and you more than likely can head off most common foot fungus problems.
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* Don't share shoes or socks with others.
* Try not to injure your nail, such as by cutting it too short (trauma to the nail may lead to infections).
* Wear dry cotton socks, and change them two or three times a day if necessary.
* Wear dry shoes that allow air to circulate around your feet (tight, enclosed, moist shoes contribute to fungal toenail infections).
* Wear shower sandals or shower shoes when you are at a public pool or shower.
Prevention
Follow basic foot care guidelines and you more than likely can head off most common foot fungus problems.
Visit our website: http://www.afootabovepodiatry.com