Fungal Nails

Since fungal nails are usually more resistant and more difficult to treat than Athlete's foot, topical or oral antifungal medications may be prescribed. Permanent nail removal is another possible form of treatment for fungal nails.

After a fungal nail infection has cleared up, you can take steps to prevent the infection from coming back. Treat athletes foot as soon as it appears. Keep antifungal powder in your shoes, alternate shoes daily, wear clean socks daily, spray your shower and bath mat with Lysol frequently.

Other tips:

• Don't share nail clippers or nail files with others.
• Don't share shoes or socks with others.
• Wear dry cotton socks, and change them two or three times a day if necessary. (If you have sweaty feet for example.)
• Wear dry shoes that allow air to circulate around your feet (tight, enclosed, moist shoes contribute to fungal toenail infections.)
• Wear shower sandals or shower shoes when you are at a public pool or shower.

Prevention

Follow basic foot care guidelines and you more than likely can head off most common foot fungus problems.