Toenail fungus is a common issue that people all over deal with. It can be embarrassing to deal with, and you may feel uncomfortable wearing open-toed shoes or taking off your shoes at someone’s house. Toenail fungus can cause your nails to be yellow and thick and while it usually doesn’t cause pain, it can sometimes be irritating to deal with. It’s important that you’re taking steps to avoid toenail fungus by talking to Dr. Sara Bouraee, Dr. Jon Houseworth, Dr. Sun Byun, Dr. Daria Piotrowksi, and Dr. Shruti Vyas at Hampton Roads Foot and Ankle Specialists in Hampton, and Williamsburg, VA, to find out what causes toenail fungus.
What Commonly Causes Toenail Fungus?
Toenail fungus is caused by different types of yeast, bacteria, and molds that cause infections under the nail. Toenail fungus can also be caused by a foot fungal infection, also known as athlete’s foot, that spreads to the nail. Toenail fungus can also be caused by contact with spaces that host fungi, such as shared showers or moist shoes.
It’s important to talk to our podiatrists in Hampton, and Williamsburg, VA, about ways to prevent toenail fungus and treat it if it occurs. It’s important that you’re always sure to wash your feet daily and thoroughly dry them afterward. Avoid using others shoes and going barefoot in public places like a pool shower.
You can prevent toenail fungus from happening by discarding old shoes and being sure that you are treating any signs of athlete’s foot. You can also use an antifungal foot powder to ward off any infections that may occur.
Contact Your Podiatrist Today
Find out what causes toenail fungus. Contact Dr. Sara Bouraee, Dr. Jon Houseworth, Dr. Sun Byun, Dr. Daria Piotrowksi and Dr. Shruti Vyas at Hampton Roads Foot and Ankle Specialists in Hampton, and Williamsburg, VA, to learn more about preventing toenail fungus. Call (757) 224-7605 for our Hampton location and (757) 220-3311 for our Williamsburg, VA, office.