Are you keeping your nail fungus around even though you think you’re treating it? You may be surprised to find you are encouraging your toenail fungus to remain. Here’s how.

Damp, dark places

Toenail fungus thrives in damp places, such as on sweaty feet and inside shoes. Dry your feet thoroughly after washing them and change your shoes.

Wet Hands

Many people get nail fungus because their hands are always in water and they fail to dry them properly. Use rubber gloves so your hands are not submerged in water. Dry them and with a clean towel after they have been in water and after washing them.

Public swimming pools, change rooms and baths

Public places are a breeding ground for toenail fungus. The majority of infections are contracted in public places because people tend to walk barefoot from the swimming pool to the shower room, changing room and back. Always wear rubber shoes in public showers and change rooms and avoid walking in standing water.

Nail Polish

Women often cover up their nail infection with nail polish. The toenail fungus loves this and it’s the complete wrong thing to do. Hiding the fungus infection with nail polish only ensures it stays around as it can’t be cured if your nail is covered up. Forget the nail polish and find a cure that works to eliminate the fungus.

Old shoes and Trainers

You may have begun a treatment for your toenail fungus. But if you are still wearing those old trainers and shoes you are keeping the toenail fungus very happily at home.  Toenail fungus loves old sweaty shoes because they teeming with fungus spores ready to re-infect your nail or make the infection hard to eliminate. Throw out your old shoes, especially your old trainers. Rotate between several pairs of breathable shoes and allow your feet to breathe as much as possible.

Fungus Hot Spots in the home

You may be treating your toenail fungus with the right treatment. But what about the fungus in your home? You must eliminate fungus spores around your home as well those under your nails. Scrub your shower stall floor and walls Scrub your bath tub and bathroom walls. Use bleach or other high strength cleaner or have a professional clean done. Don’t share towels, wash and keep them separate at all times. Throw out your manicure tools and get disposable nail files. Make sure you throw out the nail files after each use.

BEST TOENAIL FUNGUS TREATMENTS:

1.  Zeta Clear

2. Funginix

Filed under: Nail Fungus Prevention, Nail Fungus and You, Toenail Fungus Natural Treatments, Toenail Fungus Symptoms, Toenail Fungus Treatments by David M. Hughes
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