Contest: Nails Health.

Hopefully you all are doing quite well. I am your friend here for participation in this contest. This contest is about "Nails Health" . There can be different Nail diseases which are harmful to us. Good hygiene and early treatment can help us. In some cases, medicine is needed to fully remove the infection.

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Nail Fungus:

Nail fungus is an infection that makes our nail discolored, thick and brittle. It can be cause of infection when fungi grow in the nails. This usually happen in warm and damp places like pools, gyms and wearing of tight shoes. It can be hard to treat and takes time to heal. Good hygiene helps prevent it. The one more name of nail fungus is onychomycosis. It is a common condition that affects both nails of finger and toe.

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Causes:

It get when fungi like dermatophytes, yeasts or molds, infect in our nails. It mostly due to wet environments, poor hygiene or weakeness of immune system. When we frequently walk bare foot in public places like swimming pools, gyms or showers, there are more chances to get this infection. Use of tight, non-breathable shoes or having a nail injury can also increase the risk of this disease.

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Symptoms:

The symptoms of nail fungus develop slowly slowly. Nails which are Infected become discoloured, looking yellow, brown, or white in most cases. Nails can thicken, become brittle and even sometimes crumble. In some cases, the nail when detach from the nail bed, it caused pain or discomfort. In some cases it get pus in nails due to wound. There can be smell, if the infection worsens. Because nails grow slowly, fungal infections can take months to show visible changes. So early detection and treatment are essential.

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Treatments:

We can treatment of nail fungus with different methods.

• Antifungal creams and ointments like terbinafine and clotrimazole can prevent nail fungus.
• Laser therapy is also used to manage these diseases.
• Antibiotics tablets, capsules and injection are available which can cure this disease within two weeks.
• Surgical removal of the infected nail are last option to get rid from it.
• Some home remedies like soak the affected nails in vinegar and apply tea tree oil on nail are also used for the treatment of nail fungus.

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Prevention of Nail Fungus:

Prevent nail fungus is easier than it's treatment . We can avoid this disease by keeping hands and feet dry. Trimming nails properly also help to avoid this disease. We should wearing breathable shoes to see off this problem. Changing socks regularly, using antifungal sprays or powders inside shoes are ways to avoid this nail disease. Try to avoid sharing personal items like nail clippers or footwear, These can help us to stay away from this disease . Visiting public places like gyms, pools, or shared showers, wearing flip-flops can protect against fungal infections.

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Conclusion

Nail fungus is harmful but manageable condition. It is not be life threatening diseas, it can cause discomfort and affect the appearance of nails. Early treatment and proper hygiene are necessary to keeping nails healthy and avoid fungal infections. If symptoms worsen despite home treatments then consult with a doctor for professional care is always the best approach.
In last, so friends promise me to keep your nail clean for better health.
Will you?