Wash your feet every day. Clean between your toes then dry your feet well, and wear clean socks, or hosiery. Dry, clean feet help stop Toenail Fungus from taking root, growing, or spreading. An extra tip: Socks made of nylon and other synthetic materials shed moisture, wicking it away faster.
Use a talcum foot powder to keep your feet clean and dry. Moisture and sweat help the infection take root and grow. Talcum powders help more than cornstarch powders.
Wear shower shoes (flip-flops) when walking in public swimming and shower areas. This helps keep you from picking up a toenail fungus infection from someone else. (Or from spreading an infection if you have one.)
Clip your toenails straight across so that the toenail does not extend beyond the tip of the toe. This will reduce the risk of breaking, cracking, or splitting the toenail.
Get manicures and pedicures only at salons and spas that sterilize their tools. This will reduce the risk of picking up a fungus from a tool that was recently used on an infected nail. You may even want to keep a set of your own tools to bring with you for the manicurist to use.
Wear comfortable shoes that fit properly and are made of materials that breathe, such as canvas, leather, or mesh materials. The less moisture that's trapped in your shoes, the less chance a fungus has to take root, grow, and spread.
Examine packages of artificial nails and nail polishes before buying and using them. Some trap moisture under the nail and create good conditions for a fungus to grow. CLICK HERE
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