Nail Fungus Risks and Statistics

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Nail fungus attacks all people. But there are some people that have higher risk of getting nail fungus infection. Who are those people, and why the more risk?

In general this apply with people that have low immune system. This include people with circulatory system problem, diabetic people, late-aged people and HIV positive people, for instance. Low immune system makes the fungus spread easily. Usually, once it infects one toenail or nail, they will spread immediately to the other nails on the same feet or hand.

There are many kinds of treatment, ranging from mild to aggressive. Some used home-brewed remedies, or some use natural treatments, and some goes to the doctor. The latter option is the one that most people choose, because they want effective and safe treatment. But what they don’t know is that prescribed medicines can cause side-effects because of their toxic chemical ingredients. This can be hard for people with liver diseases, because nail fungus treatment can take 3 months or more.

The success rate statistics of treatment is 60–80 percent. There is a 15% chance that it will reoccur. Because of this statistic, many doctors advise the use of anti-fungal solutions after treatment to prevent another infection.

Simple tips to prevent fungus infection:

1. wear open footwear as much as possible.
2. change socks immediately if it becomes damp or wearing absorbent socks is more preferable.
3. don’t wear high top boots if not needed.
4. Treat fungus as early as you can to stop its spreading.