Toenail Fungus Cures Blog

According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of a fungal infection within the foot include:

— Thickened toenails

— Brittle, crumbly toenails

— Discolored toenails

— Itchy, scratchy skin

— Blistering skin

— Toe pain and/or a slightly foul odor

Fungal infections can begin in the nail or the skin, Levine said and then spread to other. If it starts in the nail, it can stem from an infection or trauma, and lead to a more dangerous condition, such as cellulitis.

Also, fungal infections are can be easily spread among family members, she said.

Levine offered these tips to avoiding fungal infections and achieving summer-ready feet:

1. Never walk barefoot in a locker room, steam room or public shower

2. If you are going for a pedicure, make sure the whirlpool tub is thoroughly cleaned with bleach and the tools are disinfected

3. Consider bringing your own bleach and tools to the salon

4. If you constantly wear nail polish, give your toenails a break and let them breathe for a week

5. Use a moisturizing agent around your toenail cuticles, but avoid cutting the cuticles

6. Treat yourself to a foot facial, or microdermabrasion, which will rid the skin of fissures, cracks and/or dry heels; but it should be done with under the supervision of a health care provider.
From www.MayoClinic.com