Nail Solution

What can help me to prevent nail fungus infection?

To help prevent nail fungus and reduce recurrent infections, practice good hand and foot hygiene by following these steps:

Your Hands

• Keep your nails short, dry and clean. Trim nails straight across and file down thickened areas. Carefully dry your hands and feet after bathing (between your toes, too).
• When working with water, wear rubber gloves. This protects your hands from overexposure to water. Between uses, turn the rubber gloves inside out to dry. Change them often.
• Don't trim or pick at the skin around your nails. This may give germs access to your skin and nails.
• Choose an estiblished manicure and pedicure salon. Make sure the preferred salon sterilizes its instruments. Or better yet, bring your own instruments.
• Give up excessive nail polish and artificial nails if you do not really need them. It may be tempting to hide nail fungus under a coat of fancy polish, it can trap unwanted moisture and make the infection worse.
• Wash your hands thoroughfully after touching an infected nail. Nail fungus infection can spread from nail to nail.

Your Feet

• Wear appropriate socks. Synthetic socks that wick away moisture may keep your feet dryer than do cotton or wool socks. If your feet perspire excessively, change your socks often.
• Don't wear your shoes all day long - take them off occasionally. Alternate closed-toe shoes with open-toed shoes.
• Don't go barefoot in public places. Wear shoes in public water pools, showers and locker rooms.
• Use an antifungal powder or spray. Spray or sprinkle your feet and the insides of your shoes.