1. Get your feet out of sweaty shoes and socks whenever you can.
Fungus loves to grow in warm moist places. Like inside you sweat socks
after exercising.
Interesting fact: About 50% the population will
have had toenail fungus by the age of 70. Toenail fungus is much more
common than fingernail fungus. Once you recognize that you have a nail
fungus, it is very important to start treatment immediately before the
fungus gets worse and spreads.
2. Use Foot powder to help keep your toes and feet dry while you are exercising. This will help absorb some of the moisture.
Interesting fact: Toenail fungus is not the product of poor personal hygiene.
3.
Always wear flip-flops in places like public showers, locker rooms, and
pools (walking on your tippy-toes across the bathroom floor won't
protect your feet).
Interesting Fact: Nails are made of a protein
called keratin (dead cells), which is also found in human hair. Toenail
fungus is attracted to keratin and likes to feed on it.
4. Never
share your toenail clippers with anyone. This is a big NO NO. Fungus
will reside on the ends of your clippers allowing it to be transferred
from one person to another.
Interesting fact: Injuring a toenail
allows for the fungus to get underneath the nail and thus the nail
becomes more susceptible.
5. Wear socks that allow the feet to
breathe, such as those made from natural fibers such as cotton. If you
have extremely sweaty feet, give them ample time to dry out during the
day, if possible.
Interesting fact: Men are twice as likely to have a toenail fungal infection than women.
6.
Do not wear toenail polish if you have a toenail infected by fungus.
There is some debate on this one whether or not it really matters. When
in doubt just don't do it.
Interesting fact: The medical term for toenail fungus is Onychmoycosis.
7.
Always keep your nails trimmed short so that you minimize the risk of
prying the nail upward and causing injury to the nail bed which in turn
allows the fungus to grow underneath the nail.
Interesting fact: It can take 18 months for a nail to be replaced completely by a new one.
8. Stop Smoking! Faster recovery period. Yet one more reason to stop.
Interesting fact: Nail Fungus is NOT the same as Athlete's Foot but can be caused by the same fungus.
9. If your toenail has become inflamed or you are experiencing pain, seek medical advice as soon as you are able to do so.
10.
Do not delay in the treatment of your toenail fungus. As the toenail
fungus continues to grow it is much harder to get rid of. If you suspect
you have toenail fungus, start treatment today.
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Friday, July 25, 2014
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
How to Cure Nail Yeast Infection
7:55:00 AM
The intended purpose of this very short article is to enlighten
you about some of the possible dangers, relating to some of the cures
and treatments on the market today, regarding yeast infection. Always,
consult with your personal doctor. Or as is properly stated, your health
care professional. Ok, I am a farmer, and I talk in farmer talk. Doctor
to me is a Dr., not my health care professional. Smile. ALSO, the
statements in this article are my thoughts and/or opinions, based on
reading, and personal experience with yeast infection.
Identification
of nail yeast infection is usually painfully easy. I do not intend to
say that it is pain, as in a hurting, rather a pain as in "oh no I have a
..." Yeast infection, as we have come to find out manifests itself in
numerous ways. A candida albicans infection of the skin around the base
and sides of the nails frequently occurs. Both our hands and our feet
are targets forget another type of yeast infection. People most at risk
are whose hands are constantly wet and children who suck their thumbs.
The skin at the base of the nail becomes red and painful over the period
of a day or so. Occasionally, there is pus discharged from the sides of
the nails. If the infection persists, the skin below the nail can
become infected. If this occurs, the nail can become irregular,
thickened and brittle, with ridges and groves in it.
We feel that
natural treatment of nail yeast infections, are simple and safe. We do
strongly suggest you consult with your personal physician, prior to any
personal use, of any idea you read here. Infections in the skin around
the edge of the nail may be successfully treated with Tea Tree Oil. This
oil should be applied twice daily and massaged into the affected area
until the infection goes away.
Now the yeast infection gone under the nail, it has now become much more difficult
to treat. This is because the area is protected by the nail surface. One method of treatment for these infections under the fingernail or toenail, a solution of Crystal Violet in alcohol should be applied, like nail polish, on the nails. We found the Crystal Violet in our local health food store. This application should continue twice a week for 3-4 months, or about a week after it has cleared up. Gentian Violet or Crystal Violet Solution is available at pharmacies or chemists.
to treat. This is because the area is protected by the nail surface. One method of treatment for these infections under the fingernail or toenail, a solution of Crystal Violet in alcohol should be applied, like nail polish, on the nails. We found the Crystal Violet in our local health food store. This application should continue twice a week for 3-4 months, or about a week after it has cleared up. Gentian Violet or Crystal Violet Solution is available at pharmacies or chemists.
Now
after having cleared up this problem area, we must now apply a
prevention of nail yeast infection recurring. Try to avoid infection by
keeping your nail, and the surrounding skin areas as dry as possible. If
your hands must be frequently in water, protect your hands, nails and
cuticles with lanolin, and hand lotion containing a good amount of
lanolin or wear gloves. If you are prone to nail yeast infection under
or around the nail, massage the nail and cuticle areas with Tea Tree Oil
prior to exposure to water.
I have attempted to share with you
what I feel are some really good treatments and/or cures for yeast
infection. There are a lot natural treatments and cures, available to
us. The choice of what to use, when to use it, and how to use it is
ours. While it is hoped you have been enlightened by these few words, I
am grateful. However, I do not hold, nor do I practice as a health care
professionals. So even, if you do not follow your physicians advice, at
least talk to them about what your doing. Among other things yeast
infections of our nails is not pleasant to look at.
By
Walter Scheu
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