PREVENTION

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Follow these simple tips to prevent finger nail fungus.

- Don't share towels or washcloths.

- Don't share things like nail clippers, nail files, nail polish or any other personal items with someone who has toenail fungus.

- Use care when cutting, trimming, or filing nails so that you don't injure the skin underneath.

- Keep your hands clean and dry.

- Nail fungus is most common in people with impaired immune systems. If you have any other medical problems, treating those may reduce your risk of fingernail fungus.

- Nail polish may contribute to the growth of fungus. If you have fingernail fungus, don't wear any polish or artificial nails until the fungus is gone.

- Prevention often works better than any treatment, including medication and home remedies for finger nail fungus.