What’s the connection between fungus spores and nail fungus? Fungi that are actively growing will eventually produce spores – tiny reproductive stages that break away from the plant and spread to new places on air currents, in water, and on living things that move about. Most people have seen fungal spores: perhaps you’ve seen a…
I am a Chiropodist, or Podiatrist (depending on where you live) and I feel that the public need to be educated away from some “health gurus”. Some of these health people are just the general public and some are unqualified clinicians. I have no quibbles in other health professionals talking about footcare, I don’t, honest,…
If you are wondering how to get rid of toenail fungus fast then, you need not look far. Onychomycosis (the scientific term used for denoting toenail fungus) is a common disease that infects the toes of an individual. In America alone, almost 40 million men and women suffer from toenail fungus. Most men and women…
Although fingernail fungus infections are fairly common, black fungus is rare. Black fungus infection is particularly bothersome, because (as the name implies) it manifests itself in a very unattractive way. Black fungus, like all nail fungus infections, thrives in the warm moist environment that exists under the nail. As the fungus multiplies under the fingernail…
Getting Rid of Yellow Toe Nail Fungus Yellow toenails… only those who have suffered them know how hideous they can really be. Quite apart from the ugliness and the social embarrassment, which are considerable, yellow toenails also indicate that there’s more trouble in the offing, chiefly in the form of a fungal infection. But don’t…
Athlete’s Foot is a very painful, unsightly, and unforgiving fungus of the foot. It is called “Athlete’s Foot” because it is usually spread by bacteria found on gym floors, in gym showers, and on gym equipment. A good way to avoid it is to never go into a gym barefooted, and always wear shower shoes…
