There are different types of fungal infections of the skin and nails that can occur on peoples' feet and can require anti-fungal preparations for their cure. Fungal infections thrive in dark, moist and hot environments and are contagious which makes feet prone to these types of infections.
Fungal nail infections cause thickening, discolouration, odour and breaking of the nails. Fungal nails that can be treated with the use of an anti-fungal paint and professional trimming and thinning of the nail by a Podiatrist. However, some nails may look fungal but are not and their appearance is caused by different mechanisms such as trauma or a systemic diseases such as Psoriasis. These nail problems are treated differently so diagnosis is key.
Fungal infections of the skin can occur this is known as Athletes Foot or Tinea Pedis. These fungal infections can occur on the skin or in between the toes. These infections also require an anti-fungal preparation for their cure however there are some skin conditions that resemble Tinea Pedis that are treated differently so proper a diagnosis and treatment regime is required.
Fungal nail infections cause thickening, discolouration, odour and breaking of the nails. Fungal nails that can be treated with the use of an anti-fungal paint and professional trimming and thinning of the nail by a Podiatrist. However, some nails may look fungal but are not and their appearance is caused by different mechanisms such as trauma or a systemic diseases such as Psoriasis. These nail problems are treated differently so diagnosis is key.
Fungal infections of the skin can occur this is known as Athletes Foot or Tinea Pedis. These fungal infections can occur on the skin or in between the toes. These infections also require an anti-fungal preparation for their cure however there are some skin conditions that resemble Tinea Pedis that are treated differently so proper a diagnosis and treatment regime is required.
