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How is the infection risk associated with nail fungus?

Questions:

Dear Merete,

My nails are very thick and yellow. I always brush them with nail polish (plain) to cover them, as they are ugly.

Is it harmful to brush regular nail polish? I 'seal' the nail in a way.

Can I infect my brush with nail fungus?

I always use a clean towel when I'm in the bathroom.

How big is the risk of having fungus elsewhere on the body?

Where is the risk of having fungus in the fingernails?

Thanks in advance.

Greetings one asks.

Ps... I have read somewhere that garlic should be good for nail fungus... does it fit? You need to pack the nail into garlic (with plasters over)

Should you try this treatment when you receive blood pressure medication?

Garlic makes sure I know something about blood pressure.

Reply:

Dear asks.

You want information about infection risk associated with nail fungus. In addition, do you ask if it is harmful to use plain nail polish if you have nail sponge and if garlic can be used to treat nail fungus?

Nail fungus is not considered to be particularly contagious since the infection is most often located under the nail. Mushrooms in toenails, however, are almost always preceded by foot fungus, which is contagious and infects from person to person via infected skin dandruff. Foot fungus can spread to the nails and later develop into nail fungus. On the other hand, the infection is not considered to go the other way - from nail fungus to foot fungus. Similarly, infection from nail fungus is not transmitted to other skin areas or to your children. However, it should be noted that nail fungus may contagiously occur in connection with foot therapy and nipping down the nails as detached nails may be infected with contagious fungal spores. But in addition, the risk of transmission of infection is considered to be low.

I do not think it would hurt to use plain nail polish for a nail nail nail. If your nail is very thickened, you may. Regularly sand the nail thinner and possibly. with the help of a foot therapist. If so, you must naturally expect to repaint the nails in connection with this.

Garlic can not be expected to have an effect on nail fungus.

Yours sincerely

Merete H?dersdal,

special doctor.
How is the infection risk associated with nail fungus?

FAQ - 💬

❓ Can nail fungus cause an infection?

👉 A severe case of nail fungus can be painful and may cause permanent damage to your nails. And it may lead to other serious infections that spread beyond your feet if you have a suppressed immune system due to medication, diabetes or other conditions.

❓ How toenail fungus can affect your immune system?

👉 Nail fungus can increase the risk of a bacterial infection of the surrounding skin in people with diabetes or a weakened immune system. The nail might also thicken, which can make it difficult to walk.

❓ What happens if you have toenail fungus for too long?

👉 If you have toenail fungus and it goes untreated, you may experience: Pain in your feet and toes due to thickened, distorted toenails. Spread of the fungus to your skin, causing athlete's foot. Infection of the surrounding areas, causing cracked skin, and increasing bacterial spread.

❓ What are the 3 most common causes of fungal nail infection?

👉 You have an increased risk of developing a fungal nail infection if you have one or more of the following:

  • Athlete's foot (or another skin infection caused by fungus)
  • Cancer and are receiving chemotherapy.
  • Diabetes.
  • Had a nail infection.
  • Injured a nail or recently had nail surgery.

❓ Can toenail fungus get into your bloodstream?

👉 Answer by dermatologist Corey Georgesen, MD: Toenail fungus doesn't usually spread to inside your body, like the stomach. The fungi require keratin, found in your hair, skin and nails. They survive best on the skin.

❓ What kills toenail fungus instantly?

👉 Hydrogen peroxide Hydrogen peroxide can kill fungus that grows on toenails. You can directly wipe hydrogen peroxide on your infected toes or toenails with a clean cloth or cotton swab. Hydrogen peroxide can also be used in a foot soak.

❓ What kills toenail fungus?

👉 Your health care provider may prescribe an antifungal cream, such as efinaconazole (Jublia) and tavaborole (Kerydin). You rub this product into your infected nails after soaking. These creams may work better if you first thin the nails.

❓ Can toenail fungus spread to other parts of the body?

👉 The greatest danger of not treating the foot or toenail fungus is that it can spread to other parts of the body, such as the hands and groin. If for some reason you can't treat your toenails or your feet right away, at least use an antifungal topical cream on the surrounding skin, Dr. Ng says.

❓ Can toenail fungus affect your whole body?

👉 Can toenail fungus spread to other areas of your body? Yes. But toenail fungus usually doesn't spread beyond your toe. Some dermatophyte fungi spread easily to your skin.

❓ Why does Vicks VapoRub work on nail fungus?

👉 Even before that, a study of some of the essential oils in Vicks VapoRub showed that they are active against five different species of fungus that infect nail tissue (Phytotherapy Research, April, 2003). Camphor, menthol, thymol and oil of eucalyptus are effective against these organisms.

❓ How do you use Vicks VapoRub for toenail fungus?

👉 Clean thoroughly between toes and dry well....Using Vicks VapoRub for Toenail Fungus

  1. Take a small amount of Vicks from the jar with a Q-tip. ...
  2. Place a THIN coat of Vicks on top of the nails.
  3. Make sure only the nails are covered with the Vicks. ...
  4. Apply the Vicks once a day either in the morning or the evening.

❓ What are the risk factors for fungal nail infections?

👉 Before the age of 6, it’s rare to develop a fungal nail infection. Climate. Living in a hot, humid climate increases the risk of developing a fungal nail infection. Health. You have an increased risk of developing a fungal nail infection if you have one or more of the following: Athlete’s foot (or another skin infection caused by fungus)

❓ Should you be concerned about nail fungus?

👉 Foot and nail pain, spread of fungal infection to surrounding nails and skin, risk for other body infections, and permanent nail loss are few things that one should be concerned of when a nail fungus becomes severe. Diabetics and HIV/AIDs patients are more at risk when complications of nail fungus happen.

❓ Are Fingernail infections serious?

👉 They're not serious but they can take a long time to treat. Fungal nail infections usually affect your toenails, but you can get them on your fingernails, too. Fungal nail infections usually start at the edge of the nail. They often then spread to the middle. The nail becomes discoloured and lifts off.

❓ What is a fungal toenail infection?

👉 Some people who have fungal toenail infections also have a fungal skin infection on the foot, especially between the toes (commonly called “athlete’s foot”).


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