How to "not pick up" nail fungus?
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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A very common and unpleasant disease is onychomycosis, or simply put, a fungus that affects not only the nails, but also the skin. This fungus is provoked by dermatophytes. Onychomycosis is about 50% of the number of all diseases of the nail and most often affects the legs.
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Where does fungus infection occur?
Fungus lives well wherever heat and moisture is increased. And this, as is known, is observed in saunas, swimming pools, gyms and, most unpleasant, even at home, in its own bathroom. Especially this applies to those who do not dry their feet after taking a shower. But it is in the interdigital folds like to settle harmful bacteria.
Cleanliness is the guarantee of health
First of all, to avoid problems you need to follow the rules of personal hygiene. Legs need to be washed daily and thoroughly and wiped dry. Socks, stockings and pantyhose should be clean. After washing your feet, it is better to use protective products, for example, lavender oil or cream with tea tree extract.
[Personal items
Just like a toothbrush, home slippers should not be roaming around relatives and friends. Your shoes should be just yours. When buying new shoes try on everything only on a socks, because before you it could try on dozens of people.
Footwear: terms of use
Of course, in the first place, shoes should not push or be larger. If you have soaked your feet, do not wear it at all until it is completely dry, otherwise you just divorce the armies of pathogenic bacteria. To avoid trouble, you can wipe the shoes from the inside with a cloth dipped in vinegar or treated with antifungal agents.
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Pedicure
If you care for the nails alone, then after each procedure, wipe the instruments with alcohol. As in the case of shoes, tools should not be used by anyone not to laziness. If you trust a specialist, make sure that the master does all the necessary disinfection rules.
Immunity
A weak organism is susceptible to attacks of various infections, therefore it is necessary to monitor the diet and include in the diet cereals, vegetables, fish, meat and fruits. Also do not forget about physical exercises and walks in the fresh air.
If an infection occurs
If, nevertheless, you have picked up an infection, that one must know the enemy in person. When the nail plate is affected by the fungus, it thickens, crumbles and changes color. It is better not to try the grandmother's recipes, but go straight to a specialist who will prescribe the necessary treatment.