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Everything You Need to Know About Toenail Fungus

Have you recently noticed some changes to your toenails? Perhaps they’ve become thicker or changed color. If so, you might be dealing with toenail fungus.

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Causes of Fingernail Fungus

Often referred to as onychomycosis, the causes of fingernail fungus varies per person. Causes of fingernail fungus can be due to poor hygiene, overexposure of hands to damp environments, or sharing contaminated objects or manicure instruments in nail salons.

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What is Black Toenail Fungus?

If you ever wondered why your toenails turn black or discolored, the reason could be toenail fungus. Black toenail fungus could be the reason why your nails turned black, yellow, turn brittle and chip easily.

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Acrylic Nails and Nail Fungus

Acrylic nail fungus may get into the skin and likely cause irritation to the skin causing the microorganisms to grow. It is also important to keep the area dry to avoid moisture, which makes this a ground for acrylic nail fungus microorganisms breeding. Long artificial nails can be pretty but look what’s beneath it. If it is not well maintained, it can become the source of infection from microorganisms that continues to reside underneath the nails that cannot be seen by the naked eye.

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Can I Wear Nail Polish With Toenail Fungus?

Wearing nail polish with toenail fungus is not encouraged because it can worsen the problem. Toenail polish prevents moisture in the nail bed from evaporating. When the nail is infected by fungus the nail becomes yellowish or blackish thus making it ugly looking.

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Don’t Let Flimsy Footwear Damage your Feet This Summer

The wait is almost over! We’re sorry to see spring pass so quickly, but before you know it, it’ll be summer, and with summer comes an entire change of wardrobe for many people. It’s time to shed our jackets and long socks in favor of shorts, flip-flops, and warmer days, but even if you find flip-flops and sandals comfortable, they’re not the best choice if you want to keep your feet healthy, painless, and fully-functional throughout your life.

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The Negative Effects of Nail Biting and How to Stop

It’s no secret that biting your nails in public is frowned upon. Many view it as a gross habit, and personal preferences aside, it can lead to many negative effects. Biting your nails might ruin your manicure, but it could also turn your nails into a breeding ground for nail fungus, infection, and more. Wondering what the real risks of biting your nails are? Read on.

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