How to prevent Nail Fungus

How to prevent Nail Fungus

There are a variety of strategies to prevent nail fungus, from basic hygienic measures to

diminishing other risk factors. If you follow these strategies, you will hopefully be able to avoid

developing a fungal infection on yourfingernails or toenails; however, if an infection does

develop, there are medications you can use to treat it and to hopefully prevent future episodes.

Trying Simple Hygiene Measures

1.Wash your hands and feet regularly.“ Washing your hands and feet regularly with warm

water and soap (including washing your feet at least once a day when you have a shower) helps

to keep them clean. This, in turn, minimizes the chance that a fungal infection will grow on your

nails. Make sure that you wash between your fingers and toes, as well as over the nails

themselves. Regular and thorough washing is one of the best things you can do for prevention

2.Trim your nails regularly. It is important to clip your nails regularly to keep them short. This

minimizes the surface area upon which fungi can grow, and it also decreases the moisture and

dirt that can get trapped under long nails. Regular trimming increases the hygiene of your nail

environment, hence reducing the probability of developing a fungal infection.

3.

Keep your nails natural.  As much as nail polish and artificial nails may seem

aesthetically appealing, they trap additional moisture in your nails and actually increase

your risk of developing a fungal infection. Avoid nail polish and artificial nails if possible.

Also, if you attend a nail salon for regular nail maintenance, ensure that it is a reliable

one that keeps their instruments very clean, so as not to increase your chances of

infection in any way.

If you are concerned about nail fungus but want to still go for a pedicure or manicure, it

is okay to do so. The cleaning and trimming of your nails can actually be beneficial.

However, you are advised to forego the nail polish at the end. Your nails can still look

nice and presentable after a pedicure or manicure, even without nail polish.

Also avoid artificial nails or any artistic decorations on your nails.

- Be aware that fungal infections can spread from one nail to

another.

4.

Therefore, if you have developed a fungal infection on one nail, it

is important to wash your hands whenever you touch that nail to minimize

the chances that the infection will spread from one nail to your other nails.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBX0GOtvwM0Q1d04GduceMQ