Trichophyton rubrum (T. rubrum) is a fungus that colonizes on the upper layer of dead skin. It is one of the most common causes of fungal nail infection, athlete’s foot (fungal infection of feet), and ringworm (fungal infection of the skin). - about 80% of fungal infections on our body surface (skin, hair, nail etc) [...]
Fungal infection of the nail, medically called Onychomycosis, can be classified as 4 basic types. Distal Subungual Onychomycosis (DSO) The most common form of nail fungus. It is usually caused by a fungus called T. Rubrum, which also cause athlete’s foot. T. Rubrum infects the nail bed and underneath the nail plate that changes nail [...]
Even if you have treated your toenail fungus, people can always reinfect themselves if they keep the same lifestyle. The important thing is to learn how to keep yourself away from fungus in daily life. Here are some examples, Dry your feet using a towel after bath or swimming Make sure to wipe in between [...]
Currently, one out of ten people in the US is affected by fungal nail infection. Although anyone can get a nail fungus, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mentions some people are more likely to get the nail fungus (https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/nail-infections.html), including those who with following conditions; Nail injury The fungus can go into your [...]
