Nail fungus : causes and prevention

Nail fungus:-

Nail fungus is an infection caused by fungus which affects the finger nails or toe nails. Even though it is not a major disease, it disturbs the affected person. Usually it occurs in adults and older persons. nail fungus is characterized by whitish or whitish yellow patches under the nail tip in starting period. nail fungus shape is altered, and nail texture becomes brittle. Nail fungus causes are:

* the fungus affects the skin layers of body.
* prolonged exposure to moist, warm environment.
* reduced body immunity in conditions such as diabetes.
* contact with affected nails or individual.
* exposure of nails to unhygienic environment. etc.

Prevention of nail fungus:-

* don’t walk in a bare foot in public places.
* wear clean shocks which absorbs moisture.
* the individuals who works in moister conditions should wear gloves.
* avoid contact with nail fungus having person.
* wash the hand with soap after touching the infected nails.
* avoid prolonged exposure of finger or toe nails to warm or moist.