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DermatologicalMildContagious
Fungal Nail Infection
Podiatry · Dermatological
Mild
Severity
Common — affects an estimated 10% of the general population, with higher rates in older adults
Prevalence
Yes
Contagious
Podiatry
Specialist
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🛡️Prevention of Fungal Nail Infection
- 1keeping feet clean and thoroughly dry especially between the toes
- 2wearing moisture-wicking socks and breathable footwear
- 3avoiding walking barefoot in communal showers or locker rooms
- 4not sharing nail clippers
- 5files
- 6or footwear
- 7treating athlete's foot promptly to prevent it from spreading to the nails
- 8disinfecting nail care tools regularly
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