What Causes Toenail Fungus? Podiatrist Sheldon Nadal - Toronto, ON

What Causes Toenail Fungus? Podiatrist Sheldon Nadal, DPM - Toronto, ON http://www.footcare.net Local: 416-486-9917 Toll free: (877) 456-3338 Podiatrist Toronto, ON Sheldon H. Nadal D.P.M. 586 Eglinton Avenue E. Suite 501 Toronto, Ontario M4P1P2 Toronto Podiatrist Sheldon Nadal discusses the causes of fungal toenails. What is Fungus? Fungus is a primitive plant-like organism that can invade fingernails and toenails and the skin. When foot fungus infects the skin, the condition is called Athlete's Foot (or Athletes foot). What is a nail fungus? When fungus infects the finger nail or toe nail and the skin under the nail, it is called onychomycosis. How do you get nail fungus? The most likely cause of toenail fungus is our shoes.Keeping our feet in a dark, sweaty environment such as that provided by shoes can result in fungus on a toenail. Fungal nails refers to any number of fungal nail infections that can occur on the foot. Since fungal nails are usually more resistant and more difficult to treat than Athlete's Foot, topical or oral antifungal medications may be prescribed. Note: Please consult a physician before taking any medications. Permanent nail removal is another possible form of treatment for tenacious fungal nails. Podiatrist Toronto, ON Sheldon H. Nadal D.P.M. 586 Eglinton Avenue E. Suite 501 Toronto, Ontario M4P1P2 Local: 416-486-9917 Toll free: (877) 456-3338 Visit our website: http://www.footcare.net