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 Who
gets Toenail Fungus?Some people
are more susceptible than others, and contract it with mild to severe
symptoms. Factors that permit this disease include:
- the abnormal pH level of the skin,
- trauma to the nail,
- poor hygiene of the foot,
- susceptibility (such as decreased
immunity) of the person who
has contact with the fungus.
Some estimates are that over 11% of the
North American population have fungus of the toenails, and it is one of
the most common ailments that foot specialists attend to.
Toenail
Fungus- What is it?
Fungal
infections are very common on both fingernail and toenails. It is a living
organism that thrives in dark, damp environments such as under and around
nails. Toes are more likely to be affected by fungus since it is attracted
to a dark and damp environment which is more common on the foot than on
the hand.
In more severe conditions, affected nails
can have a yellowish or brownish discoloration. They may thicken or become
brittle over time, and may even shed. Sometimes the nails have crumbling
edges. It can be embarrassing, unsightly, disfiguring, and at times,
painful.
The nail itself provides a protective
covering that allows the fungus to grow underneath. An accumulation of
keratinous debris is usually found beneath the free edge of the infected
nail.
Other names for toenail fungus are:
onychomycosis of the nail plate, and tinea of the nails. How
to avoid Toe Fungus
 Toenail and
athlete's foot fungi like to grow in warm, moist areas, which include
public areas such as spas, swimming pools, locker rooms, or showers. For
short periods of time the it can live in warm puddles on tile floors,
awaiting someone to step in and pick up the spores. If you can wear
sandals, water shoes, or swimming booties they would help in keeping your
feet from touching the floor directly. Some public swimming pool areas
have small wade-through pools which help to keep the toenail and athlete's
foot fungi in check. After your session at the pool or other public area,
wash your feet thoroughly and dry them well.
Tips:
- Wear natural cotton socks
- when drying your feet, only use your
towel once on your fungus area, then wash it.
- Do not share your towels or wash
cloths with others; you may spread or collect spores
- Use a paper towel or toilet paper to
dry your affected area, and throw away when finished
- Wear breathable shoes
- Do not use nail polish until the
disease is gone
- File the infected nail thin so that a
local treatment can penetrate the nail more effectively
- Are you eating a lot of sugar in your
food? Some people suggest reducing sugar consumption will make your
body less capable of hosting fungi.
- If you have more tips, please
send us a note and we'll put it up here.
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 Prevention is the best cure! Pure 100%
wool, cotton, or silk socks are the best to wear because they absorb
moisture from your feet (from sweating) and provide good ventilation. When
you get your socks damp, it is a good idea to take them off and dry your
feet before putting on a fresh pair of clean, dry, cotton socks.
Synthetic socks such as nylon are not
advised because they don't allow the moisture to pass through away from
your skin.
The best shoes to wear are those that allow
plenty of air and moisture exchange. Look for air-breather holes on the
sides, natural materials (plastic shoes do not allow air and moisture to
pass through), and a comfortable fit. If you have a fungal condition
already, sprinkle into your shoes a good anti-bacterial powder.
Wearing nail polish is considered to be not
a good idea as the polish may encourage fungal growth. The fungus is
sealed beneath the toe nails in a dark, moist, warm environment that it
loves to grow in. We have heard of a report that a woman couldn't get
cured until after she removed her polish.
Of course, if you know of someone with
toenail fungus or any communicable disease for that matter, sharing of
towels, washcloths, shoes, or other personal items should definitely be
avoided.
Washing and thoroughly drying your feet
really helps. Because toenail fungi likes warm, damp environments, if you
keep your feet dry, the fungus will find it hard to survive. When drying
your feet, use a towel vigorously to remove dead skin and improve
circulation.
Fungus and bacteria alike flourish in damp
environments, so try to keep your feet as dry as possible. To vigorously
fight the toenail fungus, take your socks off and go without them as often
as you can. Also, it is important to keep your feet and toenails very
clean on a daily basis. Use a nail brush to scrub away dirt, dead fungus
and nail tissue, paying particular attention to underneath the toenails.
Keeping your toenails cut as short as comfortably possible will help keep
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cure toenail fungus? Are there natural cures?
 For some people it can be difficult finding
a natural cure to fight the embarrassment, disfigurement and the
physical pain of toenail fungus. There are some (unnatural) internal
medications available as prescriptions such as
- itraconazole (Sporonox),
- fluconazole (Diflucan),
- griseofulvin (Fulvicin), and
- terfinabine (Lamisil)
 These medications have been shown to
sometimes have side effects such as upset stomach, headaches, and liver
damage. Mixing these oral medications with some other drugs can be
extremely dangerous. They are very expensive as well, some of them can
cost over $900 for just the treatment medications. There is a powerful
reason why they are available by prescription only. It is important to realize that any toenail
fungal cure is dependent on continual daily use until the infected tissue
is eradicated, and then still more time until complete new toenails are
grown. When it appears that the fungus has been beaten, you must continue
using your chosen type of cure until new nails are in place.
Since the start of ToenailFungus.org in
2004, we have received countless emails from people discussing the
issues they’ve had with nail fungus. This feedback has shed new light on
what products are beneficial in treating this unfortunate affliction.
From the vast amount of success stories we’ve observed,
Zetaclear is the only product that is continuously praised from our
readers. We have reviewed some other ideas
why we recommend
this fungus solution product. So we are convinced this is the most effective, safe and prompt
solution to nail fungus and the promotion of healthy nails.
Zetaclear Nail Solution...
- is a natural remedy using a proprietary blend of
homeopathic ingredients to gently treat the discoloration and thickened
nails associated with nail fungus.
- contains natural oils from tea
tree, lemon grass, and clove which have all been shown to assist in
anti-fungal properties. Including arsenicum album and thuja occidentalis,
which are useful in treating discolored, brittle and crumbling nails.
- has excellent customer
support
- is very affordable
- is on sale this week!
How does it work?
Zetaclear
is a two-part solution to healthier looking nails.
- Step 1: The topical proprietary formulation of natural oils aids in
treating
discolored nails in just a few short weeks.
- Step 2: The homeopathic oral relief spray treats the symptoms of nail
fungus
from the inside out. Bringing back nutrients to the nail follicles that
can be lost
due to a poor diet.
How long does it take to work?
Typically results are seen in the first one to two months and optimal
results were (reported by viewers) seen within four to six months. From
the general overall feel of the emails, it reinforces our belief that
one has to take this product (or other similars) for up to six months -
chances of the fungus reappearing is very low. Occasionally the website
has an offer if you buy a four month supply you will receive an
additional two
months free. So taking advantage of that offer would give you the
best chance in eliminating nail fungus for good.
Comments taken
from fungus forum:
Tom
Is Zetaclear the only product that has shown to have the best
results? Or is there other ones?
Lindsay
I’m sure most of you like myself have tried every pill, cream, home
remedy and cleanser available. I am as skeptical as the next person
when it comes to my nail fungus, but I gave it a shot and it
actually worked.
Eddie
Zetaclear took some time to work, but eventually saw results during
3 to 4 months of use. Wish it worked faster but my nails were in bad
shape to begin with.
Melissa
im only seventeen, so i was wondering if i even need the Zeta Clear
stuff? or is that stuff for older people..?
Tony I'm almost 23 and I
suffer from nail fungus issues, this actually worked for me as well,
its only been 30 days so far, but I'll take it!
George
I JUST RECEIVED THE Zeta Clear,WHATS THE BEST TIME TO TAKE?HOW MANY
A DAY IS BEST?
Cynthia
Have not had much luck with Lamisil or Fungisil so I will have to
try this one out.
Lisa
Yeah Lamisil is way to expensive and you have to have a
prescription! I don’t think I need all that just to get my nails
looking healthy again.
Adam
I noticed results with Zeta during the first month, but to eliminate
it all together & without reccurrences it is recommended to use it
for 4 to 6 months.
Tanya
I'm on my second month of this solution and its looking pretty good.
Is there a way for us to post pics here?
Jenny
I had nail fungus for years and have tried too many products to
name. I actually found about Zetaclear through a friend and have
been using it for the last 3 months. The dark yellow and gritty look
started to diminish during the first month of use. I didn’t want to
see it come back so continued taking it for a couple months. To date
my nails are looking better than they have in years!
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To find out more about the product, you can visit the manufacturer’s
website:
www.Zetaclear.com
These healthy and wise living tips/methods
mentioned above will help eradicate the most persistent fungi on your
toenails or fingernails.
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