Written by:
Charity Ruiz
Health and nutrition journalist
Updated: June 28, 2021
Thickened nails, yellowish or brownish in color, which break into pieces easily... are the most obvious symptoms of suffering from the annoying fungus. To eliminate toenail fungus, you must address the problem as soon as possible and never try to hide it, because it never heals spontaneously, without the need for medical devices. If proper treatment is followed when the first symptoms appear, the condition will not get worse and its solution will be much easier. The longer it takes to stop the advance of the fungus, the more difficult they will be to eliminate.
But, in addition, it is essential to be very constant in the treatment in order to obtain good results. Even when it is observed that the infection begins to improve, treatment should never be abandoned prematurely, because it is very common for the fungus to reappear.
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Onychomycosis or nail fungus infection is a very common problem. It appears mainly in those of the feet, and occurs more frequently in adult men. Dermotifite fungi are usually the cause of this pathology, which is highly contagious.
There are different causes that increase the risk of contracting a nail infection:
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There are several over-the-counter options for treating nail fungus. Your pharmacist will be able to indicate the best alternative for your particular case. However, it is important to take into account some recommendations for the result to be effective:
Promptly treating toenail fungus is essential to prevent the fungus from spreading to other parts of the body such as the hands. In addition, it is convenient to follow these tips to prevent contagion:
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Created: February 7, 2019