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Summer Ready Toes!

With summer swiftly approaching, most of us are readily disregarding our bulky boots for convenient and trendy open- toed shoes. The presence of discolored toenails, however, can put a damper on your sunny plans. 

If you notice yellow, discolored, brittle, or thickened toenails, you may be suffering from fungal nails. The medical terms for this type of fungal infection are onychomycosis or tinea unguium. Fungal infections of the nail affect up to 3% of the population, mainly in developed countries.

A fungal nail is an unsightly infection caused by many varying microscopic organisms. Fungi can attack your nails through small cuts in the skin around your nail or through the opening between your nail and nail bed. These organisms thrive in warm, dark, moist environments; the perfect environment provided by your socks and shoes. Although this infection is usually not serious, it can lead to more serious illnesses and issues, particularly if you suffer from a compromised immune system or diabetes. It is also important to note that not every thickened, discolored nail is a fungal infection; therefore, it is important that infections are properly diagnosed and treated by consulting your podiatrist.


Risk Factors for Fungal Nail Infections
-Tight footwear keeps the toes warm and moist; a perfect environment for fungi to grow.
-Communal showers can expose the feet to fungi.
-Diseases that influence the immune system like AIDS and diabetes can make it easier for a fungal infection to start and thrive.

Community Foot Care realizes that with summer here, it's sometimes important to have healthy and pretty toes!  We recommend  Dr.’s Remedy Enriched Nail Polish.

Dr.'s Remedy Enriched Nail Polishes appeal to health-conscious women because it removes the potentially harmful additives found in most commercial nail polishes. The product is created, tested, and prescribed by doctors. This polish lasts as long as polishes containing harmful ingredients but provides numerous advantages. There’s no icky yellow formaldehyde tint left behind, plus it contains anti-fungal ingredients that help protect nails from fungal diseases; making it not only curative, but preventative in the fight against nail infections. With Dr.’s Remedy you can have beautiful and healthy nails! Dr.’s Remedy Enriched Nail Polish comes in 16 beautiful and healthy shades! Please visit www.CommunityFootCare.com to view this product. Once you are at our site, simply click on the Our Doctor Store icon to select products specific to the problem you may have. This product is listed under ‘Fungal Nail Polishes’.

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