Sweaty feet are a common issue during this time of the year. Specially when you’re on your feet all day long, wearing tight shoes. When our feet soak the sweat then it starts to get smelly. And smelly feet are not at all comfortable. Do you know ignoring sweaty feet for long can turn into toenail fungus in long run? Don’t worry, I’m here to rescue you from toenail fungus. My tips are on how to avoid toenail fungus during summer.
Toenail fungus is hard to treat as we mostly ignore at the beginning. And if we continue to ignore then chance is to result in more serious infection. Our toes are often warm and damp, thus fungus grows well there. Due to fungus our toenail gets discolor and thicker. It can also be painful to some sever situation. If it is not treated well then, the infection could spread to other toenails, skin, or even your fingernails.
How to identify?
Infected nails are usually thicker than normal. It would become warped or oddly shaped. When the nail is infected it will break easily and start looking yellow. If you see such changes in your nail, pay attention then. Instead being yellow, a white dot also can shows up on the nail. This dot gradually gets bigger. When fungus is built strong, it will loosen or separate the nail from the bed.
Treatment or precaution
The treatment of toenail fungus starts with taking care of sweaty feet. Our feet can get sweaty for several reasons. It can be for hormones, pregnancy, hot weather, genes and many more. If you are facing sweaty feet during medical issue, see a doctor. But also follow these easy steps to avoid such awkward problem.
- Wash your feet with soap. Soap will help to wash of all the bacteria.
- keep your feet dry using talcum powder or an antifungal powder.
- Aloe vera is a wonderful remedy to treat sweat. After wash apply a small amount.
- Use breathable socks to allow air pass.
- Drinking enough water helps to regulate body temperature and reduce sweating.
- Dry out your shoes in the sun. Also don’t repeat same pair everyday.
Remember, if you have diabetes or a weakened immune system, you should contact a doctor before using any home remedies. Our feet get to get fungus over a long period of unattended. It is not about talking shower everyday. But to make sure every time our feet get wet, it would be cleaned and dried properly. The skin of our feet is soft and quite sensitive. So proper care like any other parts is also required in terms of toenail.
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