Infection of toenail fungus may take few days to several months to get cured depending on the severity of the infection. This fungal infection leads to the discoloration of the nails from yellow to black, as per severity of the infection.

This color of the nail depends on the specie of the fungus that has attacked. In combination with discoloration, the infection can also lead to cracking and harsh pain of the toenail.

Through many ways you can inhibit the intrusion of the fungi that can cause infection. Either preventing or cutting the interaction of the fungus with skin or nails can greatly reduce the risk of infection. This same principle is useful for all the body to avoid fungal infection.

There are number of preventions that you can make to avoid accumulation of the fungi, especially in the toenails.

The first thing to prevent fungal infection is the hygiene. After returning back to home, it is good to take off your tight shoes and wash hand and feet with warm water and soap to flush out all the microbes.

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