Which nails are infected with fungi?
Overall toenail are more often infected than fingernails. The reason is that toenails are often exposed to sweaty tight shoes, dirty floors, and warm moist areas like swimming pool floors.
Another reason why toes nails are more frequently infected with fungi may be due to decreased blood circulation. When blood supply is decreased, the body may be unable to fight off infections.
Nail fungus infection is more common in adults compared to children. The reasons for this include:
- Decreased blood circulation
- More years of exposure
- With age nails grow slowly, become thick,
and become more susceptible to infection
- Nail infections also is more common in men then women
- There may be a family history of fungal infections
What are risk factors for fungus infection?
- Individuals who sweat profusely and continuously
- Working in hot humid environments
- Wear tight fitting shoes
- Wearing nylon socks that do not absorb moisture well
- Walking barefoot in damp public places, such as
swimming pools, gyms and shower rooms
- Having a minor injury, scarp or cut and working in
warm most environment
- Having diabetes, poor blood circulation or a very
weak immune system
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