Warm Weather Is Here So Don’t Ignore Discoloured Toenails – You May Regret It
Spring is here. Summer is around the corner. And that means sandals & thongs become the footwear of choice. But have you checked your toenails? Do you have a toenail that just doesn’t look right? Do you have a nail that looks a little yellow or has become a little thicker than the other nails? Well don’t ignore it, you may have Onychomycosis – the medical term for a fungal nail infection. You may think it’s only a minor issue but this infection has the potential to spread throughout the whole nail, spread to the rest of your nails & even spread to other family members. How did I get it? Fungal nail infections are caused by the same bug that causes tinea. And these infections are easily “picked up”. You will most commonly contract them from places such as public pools & showers at hotels. You may have it because a family member has a fungal infection. You can also contract it visiting some nail/beauty salons if they are not using sterile equipment. And lastly, y