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Where Does Toenail Fungus Come From? 3

This entry was posted in Apply Zetaclear Spreading Toenail Fungus and tagged fungus fungus infection nail polish on July 22, 2014 by Pete

Toenail fungus is one of those infections that is both easily avoidable and not-so-easy to avoid. Now how exactly can that be possible? Well, you see fungus infections are contagious. So if one takes precautions to ensure that they are not contracting a strain, he or she can live a toenail fungus-free life. Then again, the places where you can come in contact with an infection are pretty much everywhere!

On WebMD.com, it is explained that it’s hard to determine exactly where you may have picked up a toenail fungus infection. The site admits that there is no one place, or even one type of place to beware of. Fungi, it reports can be found “in the air, the dust, and the soil.” So is there really any way to avoid getting an infection? Here are some ideas about where toenail fungus comes from to help us all use appropriate caution.

Shower floors. WebMD.com reminds us the fungus thrives in moist and warm areas. Because of this, it’s important to be mindful of where we are stepping when we are barefoot. As you can imagine, shower floors are not only wet, but are rampant with dirty runoff. Your best bet is wearing some form of shower shoes or flip flops so that your bare feet don’t come into contact with the floor.

Swimming pools. It goes without saying that if you’re going to go swimming, you’re going to get wet. And that, of course, includes your feet! Now WebMD.com does admit that there are no official studies that have been conducted that have concluded that you’re likely to get a toenail fungus infection from a swimming pool. But putting together the “warm” and “moist” factors that apply here, you’ll want to be careful of where you walk.

Injury. According to the Village Podiatry Laser Center, toenail fungus can be caused by injuries. Stubbing your toes or dropping an object on them (ouch!) can compromise the natural barrier of the skin that surrounds the nail. As a result, fungus is more easily able to penetrate underneath the nail. Trauma to a toe is a no-no if you’re trying to avoid an infection. And who isn’t? As they often warn you, watch your step!

Nail polish. Now what harm could come from placing nail polish on your fingernails and toenails? After all, the whole purpose of polish is for your nails to look their best, isn’t it? According to WebMD.com, both polish and acrylic nails make the underlying nails less “breathable”. As a result, the nails become more susceptible to fungal infections. You may want to limit your use of polish and let your nails be free!

Tight shoes. Speaking of letting your nails be free, it’s important to allow for them to breathe. No, they don’t have lungs of their own. But “avoiding tight, non-breathing shoes”, says WebMD.com, is a way to help prevent a possible toenail fungus infection. Keep in mind that fungi thrive in dark, dank places. The more your feet are kept covered, the more likely they are to sweat – another factor that leads to infections.

Do know that if you do contract a toenail fungus infection, it certainly isn’t the end of the world. There is a proven solution that eradicates toenail fungus better than any other product on the market. Zetaclear is considered the #1 customer recommended solution for toenail fungus. Be sure to log on to the Zetaclear website to learn more about its quality guarantee!

What Is Onycholysis (toenail fungus)? 9

This entry was posted in Toenail Fungus Appearance and tagged onycholysis toenail separation on July 16, 2014 by Pete

By now, you’ve heard quite a lot about onychomycosis. And in case you’re scratching your head wondering what we’re talking about, that’s just a big fancy word for toenail fungus. So while we’re on the subject of big fancy words, it might be a good idea to mention that onycholysis can sometimes be caused by onychomycosis. In other words, toenail fungus can lead to the separation of your toenails from the nail beds.

Ouch, right? Well, not necessarily. On MedicineNet.com, Dr. Melissa Conrad Stöppler writes that onycholysis or toenail and fingernail separation is generally painless. This is likely because the separation usually occurs very gradually over time. Toenail fungus, by the way, is not the only cause for onycholysis. As we described in our “5 Conditions Often Mistaken For Toenail Fungus” blog, onycholysis can sometimes be confused with onychomycosis.

Hmm, we wonder how! Okay, we’ll stick with the easier words to pronounce. Toenail separation, according to Dr. Stöppler, can also be “associated with other abnormalities of the nails, including nail pitting, flaking or crumbling, or other damage to or changes in the nail.” As well, she notes that it can also be related to such systemic conditions as “connective tissue disorders or hyperthyroidism.” (We know, more big words!)

This may sound like scary stuff, but the truth is that you are most likely to experience your nails separating from their nail beds if they endure some form of trauma. An injury to the nail area is bound to be among the most common and painful experiences you can suffer that lead to onycholysis. And that’s why they make steel toe boots! Construction workers are arguably the most prone to damage to their feet.

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So what to do in the event that a nail separation occurs? It’s bound to look pretty bad and probably not feel any better. In some cases, nails need to be completely removed. Not to worry, nails – as you know – do grow back. They will, however, take some time to grow back fully. Numerous sources report that fingernails generally take six months to completely grow back while toenails can take up to a year and a half!

And then there are cases where treatments are needed to assist with onycholysis. On Medscape.com, Dr. Melanie S. Hecker writes that there are various treatments depending on the cause of the condition. For example, “onycholysis related to psoriasis or eczema may respond to a midstrength topical corticosteroid.” Pulsed dye laser treatments or psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA) treatments have also been reported as effective therapies.

In such cases, patients would also be required to take very good care of their treated nails. There is an emphasis, as pointed out by Dr. Hecker, on avoiding moisture to the affected areas. Tips for care include, keeping the nail beds dry, avoiding contact irritants and moisture, wearing cotton gloves inside of vinyl gloves for wet work, clipping the affected portions of the nail and keeping the nails short in general.

It sounds like a lot of work, doesn’t it? And to be honest, to keep your nails healthy, a lot of work is necessary. In the event that your nails have not separated from their nail beds, but you do have the symptoms associated with toenail fungus, you may want to try Funginix as a solution. This very effective product was designed specifically to combat toenail fungus. For more information, log on to the Funginix website today!

5 Ways To Avoid Toenail Fungus 1

This entry was posted in Apply Zetaclear Spreading Toenail Fungus and tagged avoiding toenail fungus zetaclear on June 19, 2014 by Pete

By now, you’ve probably gotten more information than you’d like to have about the problems associated with toenail fungus. Perhaps its most worrying trait is its contagiousness. If it’s so easy to contract, is there any way to avoid it? Well, of course there is. And it requires a little bit of diligence. This will especially be true this upcoming summer. Because, let’s be honest – when it’s hot outside, we love to show off our feet!

And who can blame us? Our feet have been cooped up in heavy socks and boots all winter long. The spring and upcoming summer seasons are times for sandals and bare feet – depending on where we spend our time, of course. Poolside and the beach are two of the most popular places to go when the weather is hot. Unfortunately, they are also two choice spots to pick up a toenail fungus infection.

This is because fungus thrives in warm and wet areas. So avoiding prolonged exposure to such areas will be an important step in avoiding a toenail fungus problem. As you may have guessed, there are some other steps you can take as well. On MommyEdition.com, a blogger known as Mia offers some suggestions on how we can all avoid contracting toenail fungus.

Be sure that your nail salon disinfects its metal equipment. Considering how much we’re looking forward to exposing our feet this summer, this tip is incredibly important. That’s because many people enjoy getting pedicures before wearing their open-toed shoes and sandals. There’s nothing wrong with that. But there’s certainly something wrong with using equipment on your feet that hasn’t been properly cleaned!

Wear open-toed shoes. Speaking of those shoes we like to wear in warm weather, Mia actually recommends them. She notes that when you allow for your feet to exist within airy and dry environments, you are limiting the chances of fungal growth. As mentioned, warmth, darkness and moisture contribute to the growth of toenail fungus. So let your feet be free!

Eat a balanced diet that’s rich in nutrients. According to Mia, “a balanced diet helps promote a strong immune system that will prevent the spread of fungus and promote healing.” This should come as no surprise as you’re unlikely to find a single negative aspect of keeping a healthy diet. An unhealthy one that includes a lot of sugar, on the other hand, promotes fungal growth.

Clip off as much of the infected nail as possible. Seems like a no-brainer, right? If all else fails, and you have contracted toenail fungus, one of your best bets is to clip as much of it off as you can, as often as you can. Mia suggests that you clip your nails after a shower or bath since they will be softer and easier to remove. As well, “do not re-use a nail file or clippers on uninfected nails without first disinfecting them in isopropyl alcohol.”

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Dr. Oz Diagnoses Your Toenail Fungus Problem

This entry was posted in Toenail Fungus Facts Toenail Fungus Stories and tagged Dr. Oz toenail fungus prevention toenail fungus treatment on June 16, 2014 by Pete

We can’t all be experts at everything, right? As a result, there’s something about humankind that intrinsically makes us want to get advice from others who possess greater knowledge about particular issues than ourselves. This is especially true in the medical field. Even though you’ll always have those types of people who think they can diagnose themselves, getting a doctor’s advice is always your best bet.

Perhaps, this is why television programs like “The Dr.Oz Show” are so popular. Dr. Mehmet Oz has provided so many tips and pieces of advice to help remedy such a large number of ailments, that his show has become the go-to television entity in the world of medicine. And, as you may have guessed, Dr. Oz knows a thing or two about toenail fungus.

On DoctorOz.com, the popular television physician gives his two cents on the ways in which you can prevent toenail fungus, and treat it if you’re unsuccessful in preventing it from occurring. In a video clip from his television show that can be found on his website, Dr. Oz demonstrates how toenail fungus can be treated by using a member of his audience who suffers from it.

Named Jennifer, the audience member admits that toenail fungus actually runs in her family. Dr. Oz notes, however, that toenail fungus is an infection, so it must actually be contracted somehow. Apparently, fungus is not a hereditary condition after all. Nevertheless, the doctor takes a look at Jennifer’s feet and immediately observes their yellow discolouration and “chewed away at the edge” appearance.

He goes to explain more legitimate reasons that Jennifer may have contracted her toenail fungus. Moist surfaces, found in bathrooms and other communal locations where people may walk barefoot is the first culprit pointed out by Dr. Oz. “The fungi…imbed in a crack in the top of the nail,” he explains, “And they love the keratin, they eat it, they feast on it. And that keratosis that makes up the surface of the nail provides a nutrition for the fungus to grow.”

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Once Jennifer – and his viewing audience – gains a better understanding of how toenail fungus can begin, he goes on to explain how to treat it. He gives Jennifer his “Fungus Quiz” and begins by asking what type of shoe is least likely to cause a fungal infection of the toes. As you can imagine, Jennifer guesses wrong. She selects the high-heeled open-toed shoes over the flats.

And while it may seem reasonable to keep one’s toes out in the open as opposed to locked away in a dark, dank shoe to prevent fungal growth, Dr. Oz explains that high heels put added pressure on the toenails. “High heel shoes are a risk factor for nail fungus,” he affirms. But what about socks? Which type is better in the prevention of toenail fungus? Cotton socks or those made of synthetic materials?

If you guessed cotton, you’d be wrong again. Cotton absorbs water, only giving fungi greater opportunities to grow. If you’ve unfortunately become one of the millions who have contracted toenail fungus, there is a solution that Dr. Oz doesn’t mention. Funginix is highly touted as one of the most effective fighters of fungi available. Created to eliminate all of the fungal agents that attack your nails, Funginix is truly a revolutionary formula.

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