Nail Fungal Infections

TIPS FOR NAIL FUNGUS PREVENTION

• Be certain of the correct diagnosis by seeing a dermatologist
• Keep toeails cut short so as to minimize trauma and injury
• Wear shoes that fit properly and alternate shoes
• Use antifungal cream on the feet to prevent fungal infection of the foot
• Use antifungal powder to control perspiration
• Treat nail fungus to prevent complications especially in diabetics and immunocompromised people
• Take proper tests
• Wash and dry feet properly
• Don’t share the clippers and files
• Cleanse all foot instruments with alcohol
• Never wear someone else’s shoes
• Avoid being barefoot in public places like pools
• Avoid wearing tennis shoes as regular shoes
• Use antifungal sprays and powders in the shoes weekly
• Wear “outside shoes” for outside work

To know more about nail fungus, contact OUR  Dermatologist  DR  ASHIMA GOEL