Causes and Risk Factor – Toenail Fungus

Toe nail fungus is a common infection which can be faced by anyone mostly in the adults. It generally caused to the people who are from the moist, wet area or who work is the wet area. The Athletes are the more susceptive of this fungus because they need to wear tight-fitting shoes which may result to the toenail fungus. The housewife also who spend most of the time in water may get this infection. So let know about what are the causes and risk factor of toenail fungus:

Causes of Toenail Fungus

This infection is mainly caused due to the Dermophyte fungus. Also the yeast and molds can be responsible of this disease.

Dermatophyte: it is a type of fungus which is related to the skin and causes on the skin, hair and nails. One can get infected by contact with the things which are infected with dermatophyte like clothes, shoes, nail clippers, shower, carpet etc. It generally caused all the fungal of toenail infections.

Yeast: it is also types of fungus that grows in the skin and nails. It is most presented in the human being. Yeast infection can be caused due to the illness, antibiotic or birth control pills and also due to the immune system problems.

Molds: it is also known as nondermatophytes. This is type of fungus generally grows in soil and can grow on the skin and nails. They are not contagious.

Risk Factor of Toenail fungus:

The factors that increase the risk of growing toenail fungus are: 

• Older than 60 years, and due to reduced flow of blood.
• Due to heavy sweating.
• Due to family background.
• Working in humid and moist place.
• Also by wearing socks and shoes especially in summer season that hampers airing and don’t absorb sweating. 
• Due to walking barefoot in humid communal areas like swimming pool, gyms and shower rooms generally the communal shower like gym shower.
• Having diabetes, circulatory problems, or weak immune system or in children, due to Down syndrome.
• Having nail injury like hangnail or slower growing toenail.

Treatment

Also read: Natural Cures for Toenail Fungus

Any person who is suffering with toenail fungus can consult a doctor. Or else you can use a better product Zetaclear. It is very effective and treats the fungus from the root of the nail and also makes the nail soft. Within three or four weeks continue using it you will get rid of the infection and for a long time relief from further infection. It is made of natural ingredients and also the infection is prevented completely.  

As Prevention is Better than Cure!!