3 Simple tips to prevent nail fungus by Ryan

Nail fungus infection can span from a simple infection that can be easily cured with in days to severe infections that might take months to get cured. The nail infection can lead to discolouration of the nails from brown colour to black colour. The colour of the nails depends upon the species of the infected fungi and the health condition of the individual. Along with discolouration, the infection might also lead to constant chipping of the nails. In some serious cases, it can lead to stinging pain on the nail bed also.

There are many ways through which the fungus can enter the body to cause infection. By preventing the entry of the fungus or even by cutting the contact of the fungus with the nail or the skin can greatly help to avoid any fungal infection. This not only holds well for just the toenail fungal infection, but also for all the fungal infections.

There are many tips to prevent the fungus from colonising in your skin especially the toes and the toe nails. The primary thing of concern to prevent the fungal infection is cleanliness. After coming home from outside, it is better to wash the hands and feet with warm water and soap which will primarily wash away the fungi on the skin. For persons who are very susceptible to the fungal infection, they can soak their feet in apple cider diluted with the same amount of water (50:50) for at least half an hour. The acidic nature of the apple cider helps kill the fungus if at all on the feet.

One should never forget to wear sandals while going out. The sandals act as a barrier for the fungus to reach the foot. Also while talking about the sandals, all the sandals especially the inside portions have to be washed thoroughly at frequent intervals. Even tight sandals can cause excessive perspiration in the foot which in turn allow the fungus to grow owing to the dampness and darkness available for them to grow. Loose sandals on the other hand allow the feet to breathe and less chance of infection.

The most effective and easy way to avoid fungal colonies is by keeping the feet dry for maximum part of the day. Even after the shower, care has to be taken to pat the feet with dry clothes and make it dry. Water stagnation between the toe finger is an ideal place for the fungal growth. As the proverb goes, prevention is better than cure, it is better to avoid any condition that favours the growth of the fungus.

Finally, though not proved scientifically much, the diet can play a major role in combating the infections. Taking a lot of curd or foods rich in vitamin C and probiotics, can help to fight infections very effectively.

Fighting with the infection at an early stage than letting it mature can also help tp prevent any further infections. In case of any doubts, the doctor can be contacted to prescribe the medicines.