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Here is presented information about the causes
of toenail fungal infection. Check out the symptoms of toe nail
fungus.
Toe Nail Fungus Information
Fungal infections are commonly found not only in the toenails, but also fingernails of a person. However, the necessary factors for the growth of fungus, such as dark damp environments, are best fulfilled in the areas under and around the toe nails. The other names for toenail fungus are onychomycosis of the nail plate and tinea of the nails. Apart from being unhygienic and unhealthy, toenail fungus is embarrassing and extremely painful. Read on to know more about the causes and symptoms of toe nail fungus.
Causes Of Toe Nail Fungus
- Damp conditions at places like public gyms, swimming pools, etc
- Wearing tight fit shoes
- Abnormal pH level of the skin
- Reduced immunity
- Moisture in the feet, after bathing or exercise
- Trauma to the nail
- Poor hygiene of the feet
- Susceptibility to the fungus
Symptoms Of Toe Nail Fungus
- Yellow or brown discoloration of the toenails
- Thickening of the affected toenails
- Accumulation of smelly debris under the nail
- Falling of nails
- Crumbling edges or ragged nails
- Appearance of spots on the sides of nail
- Brittle nails
- Hard-to-touch nails
- Distortion of nail-shape
- Dull nails, with no luster or shine
- A dark color of nail, caused by debris building up under it
- Foul smelling nail
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