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Preventing Toenail Fungus for Healthy, Attractive Summer feet<\/h4>\n

Toenail fungus affects nearly 20 percent of the population and is one of the most common foot conditions that is treated by your New York podiatrist. Characterized by thick, disfigured, yellow nails, this recurring disorder can cause the nail grow fragile, brittle and loose, and in some cases, crumble away. In the most severe cases, fungus-infected nails may even cause pain or difficulty walking.<\/p>\n

Fungi thrive in warm, moist environments and can spread from person to person. Like athlete\u2019s foot, you can contract a fungal nail infection from simply walking barefoot in public showers or pools, or by sharing nail clippers or shoes. Fungal infections can also infect fingernails, but toenails are more difficult to treat as toenails typically grow slower. By following simple preventive measures from your podiatrist in New York, you can take the next step to healthy, attractive feet.<\/p>\n

How to Prevent Pesky Toenail Fungus<\/p>\n

Toenail fungus is common, but that doesn\u2019t mean it can\u2019t be easily prevented. By following these simple guidelines from your New York podiatrist, you can take the next step toward healthy feet:<\/p>\n