A microscopic organism called a fungus enters your body through the nail bed and causes toenail fungus. Fungi exist all over, but often are picked up in places such as a community shower or a public pool. Fungi need only warm and damp conditions to grow. Your shoes...
Fungus thrives in warm and moist areas. This makes shoes the ideal place for a fungal infection to take over your nails. There are a few things you can do to prevent this problem from occurring. First of all, make sure that you keep your feet clean and free from nicks...
Preventing ingrown toenails is important to avoid the pain and irritation caused by this condition. A nail is considered “ingrown” when it grows into the flesh instead of in an outward direction. To keep this from happening, make sure that your nails are not cut too...
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that affects many people. It can cause an itchy rash on your foot and can spread to other parts of your body if not treated. Fungus thrives in moist, dark, and warm places such as the inside of your shoes or in a gym locker room....
In order to prevent athlete’s foot, you need to take a few extra precautions. These fungal infection prevention tips can make all the difference.Since fungus tends to grow in warm, damp environments (such as your shoes), you need to be sure to give your footwear ample...
Corns and calluses are areas of dead, hardened skin that form when friction occurs. They are a protective mechanism that the skin utilizes to keep the sensitive layers underneath safe. Treatment is usually fairly simple and rarely requires any invasive means.Both...
It may surprise you, but your feet can be allergic to things, too! When your skin has an allergic reaction to something it’s known as “contact dermatitis”. It simply means you have sensitivity to something, whether it be a type of fiber, a plant, or (in extreme cases)...
