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Fungal Toe Nail Infection

Are you suffering from nail fungal infection? It's not a big problem. Now you have a good opportunity to free yourself from embarrassment and discomfort of infected nails. Nail fungal infection is a very common problem nowadays. Toenails and finger nails become common places for growth of infection-causing fungi. Little toe finger and big toe finger are the two most affected fingers for fungi. Fungal nail infection is harmful as it leads to discoloration, disfiguration of nail, extreme physical pain & creates difficulty in walking. Nail infection is one of the most contagious diseases in our body. Toenails are more likely to become infected than fingernails. If your toenail is infected then there is a chance of Fingernail infection as well, because the fungus may spread as you scratch your itchy toes and toenails.

Fungal Nail Infection

Common Symptoms of Fungal Nail Infection:

Depending on the type of fungus, symptoms may vary. Some of the common symptoms of fungal toe nail infection are thickening of toenails, discoloration of the toenails to yellow, brown, gray or black, falling of nail, accumulation of smelly debris under the nail, brittle, crack of nails & change in shape, appearance of spots on the sides of nail and even pain in toes or fingertips as it separates from its bed some times. Due to the infection the surrounding toe skin becomes red, itchy or swollen and gives pain. If you wear tight shoes then the possibility of nail infection increases. Abnormal ph level of the skin may play an important role in fungal infection. Some more factors of this disease are reduced immunity & reduced moisture in feet. It spreads from one toe to another or to other body parts/ other persons.

The best way to prevent this infection is to wear shoes that fit properly. There should be enough space between end of the shoe & tip of the longest toe. Nail infections are more common in people who live in hot or humid climates because warm, wet places are favorable for fungus to grow. Nail infection increases the discomfort and makes it hard to walk properly. The important thing that you can do to protect the nail from infections is to protect the nail from injuries.

Dr. Ravaei gives you an effective treatment for your fungal nail infection. He is qualified & certified by American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics & has refined techniques & treatments for nail infection.