Smelly toenails are usually associated with sweaty feet and poor hygiene. The smell would usually go away with a thorough wash. In some cases, the foul smell may have a medical cause. White smelly gunk under the toenails that have a similar smell to cheese is likely to be toenail fungus. Toenail fungus or Onychomycosis [...]
If you have toenail fungus, you might feel the urge to cover up your unsightly nails. Most people with toenail fungus would regularly get pedicures at a salon or just paint over the nails. Hiding your toenail fungus under nail polish can do more harm than good. It can make the infection worse. The fungus [...]
When you have nail fungus, your nail may become brittle or change in color. Big toes are most commonly infected and fingernails are less commonly affected. It can be very difficult to treat because nails grow slowly. Treatment requires patience because it might take several months to see full results. Symptoms The nail may become [...]
In our last blog post, we talked about the risks of going to nail salons. Taking the time to check the nail salons and the technician’s credentials help you prevent fungal infections. However, you are not still completely safe from infections when you get pedicures done. Nothing will make you 100% safe from fungal infections. [...]
