Why consult your toenails?

Besides the unsightly and sometimes painful and disabling of the nail bent, you must know that even if the nail fungus disease accounts for 50% of the nail, it may be another disease like Psoriasis, a tumor or a simple trauma of the nail. Thus, before a nail crumbling, yellowed, thickened or off, the doctor can determine if a fungus is involved.
Then, if untreated, the nail may continue to be destroyed, while the infection spreads to the other toes, even the hands. Contamination may also occur in the direction of the skin.
Know that more support will be delayed, the more healing will be difficult and long. Finally, onychomycosis can cure almost never alone.

How to prevent onychomycosis?

* Do not walk barefoot, especially in places collective, always wear sandals.

* After showering or bathing, dry carefully between your feet and toes each.

* Do not lend your towel, your shoes or socks.

• Once your workout is complete, at least change of socks or shoes.

* Air out your shoes.

* Prefer cotton socks and leather shoes, your feet breathe better.

* Choose comfortable shoes and suitable for the sport practiced.

* Dust with talc inside your sneakers to prevent moisture.

* Disinfect instruments used for the care of your feet: scissors, nail files, nail clippers.