C & C .. All you need to know about the nail fungus

Fungal infections of the nails are one of the most common cases that many people are exposed to: it is a contagious, person-to-person infection that often spreads to people visiting gyms and housewives who often use water while cleaning.

In a series of seventh-day topics, we offer everything you need to know about nail fungus, according to a website. mayoclinique

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Q: What are the causes of nail fungus?

1: Extreme perspiration, especially between the feet, causing serious fungus on the feet and nails.

2: The increased use of water and soap causes nail fungus.

3: Wear gloves for long periods and non-ventilation of the nails causes a serious fungal infection.

4: Falling blood circulation and weakening of the immune system, one of the main causes of nail fungus.

Q: What are the symptoms of nail fungus?

A:

1: thickening of the nails greatly.

2: Change the color of the nails to yellow or brown.

3: deformation of the shape of the nails.

4: incorrect nail growth.

5: The appearance of a nauseating odor of nails infected with fungi.

Q: What are the risk factors for foot fungi?

1: The patient is elderly, due to lack of blood circulation, exposed to fungi for many years and slow growth of nails.

2: abundant perspiration.

3: already infected with foot psoriasis

4: Walk your feet in a damp public place, such as a swimming pool, a gym or a shower room.

5: A slight injury to the skin, nails or skin disease, such as psoriasis, should occur.

6: the incidence of diabetes, or a problem with the circulatory system, or weak immune system.

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Q: What are the methods of preventing nail fungus?

1: Wash your hands and feet regularly by drying and ventilating.

2: Cut the nails flat and cool the fish areas.

3: The socks absorb perspiration.

4: Selection of shoes in breathable materials.

5: Get rid of old shoes or deal with disinfectants or antifungal powders.

6: Wear "slippers" in the pool and locker rooms.

7: Selection of safe beauty salons with sterile tools, to prevent the transmission of infections and fungi.