fungal infection of Nails part 6

Prevention

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

Short nails. Keep your nails short, clean, and dry. When you trim your nails, avoid trauma to skin and cut straight across.

Keep your hands and feet dry at all times.

Apply a moisturizer to your hands and feet at least twice a day.

If you sweat a lot, wear socks made from cotton. Avoid nylon fabrics. Wear socks made from fabrics that will absorb the moisture. If you sweat a lot, change your socks and shoes often. Alternatively, wear sandals.

There are many over the counter anti fungal sprays and powders that you can apply or sprinkle on your feet. One can even sprinkle the shoe with anti fungal powder.

If you work in an environment, where there is constant contact with water, wear rubber gloves.

Avoid nail biting, picking at your nails or skin around it. Fungus can easily penetrate damaged skin

If you go to public pools or shower, wear sandals

There are hundred of salons and spas that offer manicures and pedicures. While some are decent, there are many establishments that are poorly maintained and technicians have no concept of hygiene. Further, many of these spas use the same instruments on all customers. So select a decent spa or salon to go. If you have doubts about instruments at the spa, take your own.