Fighting Fungus With Garlic

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The use of garlic to treat fungal infections has been in practice for generations. It’s been known to be effective in treating hard to reach places making it stand out against other home remedies. The reason most doctors and medical treatments are unable to fully cure some fungal infections are because of their hard to reach areas, making garlic your best kept weapon!

So how exactly do you apply garlic to your nails? Start by applying a warm compress against the affected area. This will open the pores on the skin which will attract the fungus to the surface. Fungi love hot and moist environments and are naturally drawn to these conditions.

Apply one clove of mashed garlic to the affected area with a cotton ball, apply medical tape and wrap it around the toe so the gauze stays fixed. Replace with a clean dressing every three to five hours. Do not reuse the the same garlic, only use freshly mashed garlic!

Another thing that you can do to maximize the healing properties found in garlic is eat! Combat the fungus internally and externally, don’t give it a chance! Try to eat at least one clove daily, eating the extra clove will give the garlic more potency.

Nail Fungus: A Variety of Treatments

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People with nail fungus often don’t know what to do about it. They’ve probably tried researching the different nail fungus treatment options on the market, but it doesn’t always help. Some of them might seem reasonable, while others may put you off due to their side effects or success rate. If you have nail fungus you likely now know that there are a variety of types of nail fungus treatments, all of which are tried by people all over the world.

The least successful kind of nail fungus treatment is a nail fungus home remedy. Home remedies are the least successful nail fungus treatments available because they aren’t designed to get rid of nail fungus. However, because of their cheap price they are probably the most common. Despite this, if you use a home remedy such as tea tree oil you will likely just end up wasting your time and money. If you just want to keep you nail fungus from spreading, a home remedy might help, but otherwise you are better off skipping this common treatment option.

Topical and oral nail fungus treatment medications have been around for a little while now, but have varying degrees of success and safety rates. Topical medications do indeed have a better success rate than home remedies, but they still aren’t very high. Oral medications, on the other hand, are fairly successful but people who use them are putting themselves at great risk of harmful side effects such as liver damage. These side effects can no doubt be even worse than the nail fungus itself.

One kind of nail fungus treatment that is relatively new, but is getting more common each year is laser treatment. Nail fungus laser treatment is safe so patients don’t have to worry about harmful side effects. It also has a high success rate and is usually a very quick procedure, with most patients leaving the office in about an hour. If this sounds better than medications or home remedies, give it a try. If you still want to do a little more research, you should certainly talk to your podiatrist.

How Do I Know If I have a Nail Fungus?

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Nail fungus, medically known as onychomycosis, is an infection of the nail. This infection occurs more commonly in elderly adults, however it affects people of all ages. Men are more likely to obtain this infection than women and it is more likely to occur on the toenails than fingernails.

Nail fungus is often a slow infection, making it difficult to notice immediately. As a result, people are less likely to notice that they have developed a nail fungus until it has already gone to a deeper stage of infection or infected a number of nails. Others tend to ignore the signs and believe that it may go away on its own; this is a sure way to guarantee a spreading and worsening infection. Nail fungus does not go away on its own and can spread rapidly not only to your other nails but also to other people, especially those you share a living space with.

The infection typically begins as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your nail. As this infection deepens, the nail color may become discolored, begin to thicken, and/or crumble. if you have a case of athlete’s foot this can also cause a nail fungus to form so it is crucial to treat that immediately before the fungus can tackle the nails.

Preventive measures are crucial if you would like to cease the problem from occurring or reoccurring. Avoid public walking around in public showers, pools, and gym locker rooms without wearing sandals. Make sure to wash your socks after each use. Avoid nail salons or take your own instruments making sure they are disinfected before use. Keep your feet as clean and dry as possible, especially if you frequently perspire in this area.

The Reality of Being Cured of a Nail Fungus Infection

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Most people that have dealt with nail infections in the past know the struggle all too well of trying to cure it on their own. There are hundreds of home remedies to choose from, but no official records exist of their effectiveness. The reason for this is because most of the treatments that are done at home are just mixing up a few ingredients and applying the mixture as a topical to the nail. The fungus is living, thriving, sandwiched in between the nail and the skin of the toe making topicals near impossible to penetrate. There are a few medical procedures you can have done if you suffer from nail infections that have higher cure rates. For instance you can surgically remove the nail, take oral medications, use prescription strength topicals, and apply laser treatment to the nails.
But even the medical treatments have their downfalls…

Oral medications pose serious health risks with numerous side effects. The type of medication required to cure toenail fungus can actually cause liver damage and require extensive blood work to be done.
Surgically removing the nail doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be cured. The nail itself doesn’t harbor the fungus, but rather the fungus is living in between the nail and skin of the toe. And even then, you can’t just expect to wipe the slate clean by removing the nail and applying a few topicals. The fungus is much more resilient than you think.

Probably the most effective treatment is laser therapy, it has the highest cure rate after just one treatment at 85% which is the highest cure rate out of anything other option. Most lasers are just concentrated heat sources that are able to destroy the fungus on contact.

Unfortunately, most patients afflicted with the fungus think they are immune after treatment, but this is not the case. You must still follow post treatment protocol and apply antifungal solutions daily.

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Conventional treatment vs. Innovating Options

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For years doctors, podiatrists, and dermatologists have used several methods to alleviate and treat patients with nail fungus. However, as of late and with the passing of generations, laser has become an alternative option to many of the conventional methods of treatment.

Doctors have always known a series of treatment options to prescribe patients such as topicals, in the form of creams and ointments and oral medications. Many have also suggest homeopathic remedies or home remedies to try. Each of these “solutions” however invoke a problem. With topical treatment options, they typically have a very low curate and if people do see any improvement the results will only last as long as they use the product. Oral medications as well have a low curate of about 50-65%, but more importantly are very harmful for the liver, require frequent blood work, and have many other harmful side effects. Homeopathic and home remedies are often used but this too has a very small chance of working to treat the nails. Since basic household products, foods, or oils are being used in place of a medical product, many other things can go awry in the process of “treating” the nails. Furthermore, the home remedies have a low chance of solving the problem as well, as a result.

Now, in the 21st century laser treatments have surfaced for a number of different medical and cosmetic uses. Nail fungus has been a popular laser treatment, which not only provides the safest treatment available, but also the most effective option with the highest curate.

With that said, our generation and doctors are more skilled with the different options available for fungus removal, however not all doctors practice the same treatment methods. Some doctors simply do not have access to the laser and prefer to recommend patients to products they can sell themselves. It is important to do research before making any commitments.

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Toenail fungus can infect your nails

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Toenail fungus can infect your nails by making its way through the cracks of your nails and sometimes even the cuts on your skin surrounding the nails. There are several telltale signs of toenail fungus, often times the toenail can change color ranging from yellow, blue, and black, it can cause the nail to become hard and thick making daily maintenance almost impossible, and it can easily distort and directly change the shape of the nail completely. The dark dampness of your shoes are the perfect breeding ground for the fungus to grow making toenails easily susceptible to nail infections rather than our hands. If you leave fungus untreated it can spread to your other nails, hands, and even skin!

Did you know men have a higher chance at developing toenail fungus over women? It can even be a trait passed genetically! It has been reported that the older you get, the more at risk you become for developing the fungus as well. People who suffer from weak immune systems, diabetes, smoke, and are in households where the fungus is already present also run a higher risk at obtaining the fungus.

If you’ve recently suffered from a toenail or foot injury, or spend a fair amount of time in the water, your odds for infection sky rocket.

Take precaution now, be proactive! Never walk barefoot in public, wear flip flops in public locker rooms and showers, and always bring your own nail polish whenever you. get your nails done at the salon!

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Toenail fungus is an infection of the bed and plate underlying the surface of the nail.

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Toenail fungus is an infection of the bed and plate underlying the surface of the nail. You should treat toenail fungus as soon as it appears. Nail fungus feeds off keratin, a type of protein found in non-living tissue. Yellow toenails are a side effect of the presence of toenail fungus. The more discolored the nail, the further along the infection. We offer a variety of Dr. recommended treatments for toenail fungus including tineacide and a tea tree oil wash Fungasoap.

Toenail fungus should be treated as early as possible. It becomes more difficult to get rid of the farther it has spread towards the cuticle. People suffering from toenail fungus, particularly in its more advanced stages are strongly advised to get a diagnosis from a podiatrist. There are a variety of different types of toenail fungus. One common toenail fungus is the same fungus that causes athlete’s foot. Many toenail fungi will respond to a combination of good foot hygiene habits and non-prescription antifungal products; however, there are some types of foot fungus that will only respond to prescription oral treatment.

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What is toenail fungus you might ask yourself?

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What is toenail fungus you might ask yourself? 

What exactly is causing your toenails to harden and flake off? 

What’s turning your once healthy and luscious nails black and yellow?

 I’d love to tell you! 

Toenail fungus is a type of infection that affects the bed and plate of of the nail. If you start noticing the growth and development of toenail fungus on your own feet or hands you should seek treatment immediately since that fungus is extremely infectious. The fungus feeds off of keratin, a type of protein our bodies produce. It is often believed that the more discolored and distorted the nail, the further and more advanced the infection has become. Do not wait till your nails are nothing but flakey stubs inducing chronic pain to get treatment! 

There are several non invasive procedures you can do at home that will prevent the fungus from spreading. It has been stated that things like tea tree oil and tineacide are proven to help prevent the fungus from decaying the nail any further and stopping the infection.

Toenail fungus can be extremely difficult to get rid of the longer you wait, especially when the fungus makes contact with the cuticle. It is advised to seek medical attention from licensed podiatrists or dermatologists in your area that can provide you with sufficient antibiotics and treatment only they can provide.

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Why Homeopathy is a Bad Option

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Homeopathy is a substitute to medicine, which uses harmful substances in place of actual tested medications. These substances can cause side effects and symptoms. Many of the chemicals in these homeopathic remedies contain plant and animal material that is extremely diluted and causes the body to act and react in unusual ways. Homeopathy is ineffective and dangerous, especially in instances when used in place of approved medications and treatment options, which have otherwise been proved and tested.

Several studies have been conducted to suggest that homeopathy is not only ineffective, for any medical condition but has also caused illnesses and other health related issues. Individuals who choose homeopathy as a treatment option may be putting their health at risk if they reject or delay treatments for which there is actual good evidence for safety and effectiveness.
If you are suffering from an illness or a disease of any sort make sure to contact a specialist first before turning to any solutions, especially homeopathic ones.

What Exactly is Toenail Fungus?

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Onychomycosis is just a fancy word for toenail fungus, which is characterized by its more prominent traits, such as; inflammation, foot pains, swelling of the toes, discoloration and thickening of the nails, it can even deteriorate the nail completely!

There are several ways you can obtain toenail fungus, it can vary from abnormal ph levels of the skin, to overexposure to moisture, wearing synthetic or extremely old socks, sweat build up in your shoes, to just overall poor foot hygiene. Sometimes Onychomycosis can even be caused by the weak circulation you can obtain from having diabetes.

Today, this embarrassing and sometimes painful ailment is completely treatable thanks to modern medicine! There are several different forms of treatment ranging from topical creams and sprays, oral medications, and in some situations, surgical removal of the infected nail.

Side effects of may occur when taking oral medications such as; liver damage, headaches, dizziness, nausea, weight gain, fatigue, heart problems, the list goes on and on.

Maybe the best option for treating your unsightly toenail fungus is the Pinpointe laser which has no side effects at all and typically requires just one treatment! Another remedy to toenail fungus are herbal medications which can be made up from items you can grab from your pantry. But like other topical options, they suffer from a low cure rate unlike the laser.

Toenail Fungus: What to Wear

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People with toenail fungus are often embarrassed to let other people see their feet. Toenail fungus can be pretty ugly to look at so this is a natural emotion. However, as a result of this embarrassment, people with toenail fungus tend to keep their feet hidden by wearing closed toe shoes. This is actually the opposite of what they should be doing. If you have toenail fungus, wearing closed toe shoes could actually keep moisture inside of your shoes, allowing your fungus to spread further.

This may be embarrassing, but instead of keeping your toes bottled up, let them breathe, even when you’re around other people. By wearing flip flops or sandals instead of closed toe shoes, it will be more difficult for your toenail fungus to spread to your other toes. This doesn’t mean that it won’t happen, but it will decrease the chances.

If you absolutely must wear closed toe shoes, make sure you wear socks with them. The worst thing you can do if you have toenail fungus is to wear closed toe shoes without anything to help keep the moisture away. If you can, try to find socks that actually wick the moisture away. But again, even these socks aren’t as helpful as sandals or flip flops.

The best thing you can do is find a treatment option to get rid of your toenail fungus. Wearing flip flops or sandals will help keep your fungus from spreading, but no footwear will make your toenail fungus go away.

Nail Fungus: Dealing With the Emotional Trauma

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Insurance companies tend to consider nail fungus cosmetic. In some cases this could be true. But in other cases nail fungus might not only cause a person physical pain, but real emotional pain as well. People with nail fungus often have to worry about other people staring and laughing at them if they don’t cover up their feet or hands. People with toenail fungus also usually see their feet right before they go to bed, so it can often keep them up at night, causing even more problems that way.

One thing you can to not make the emotional trauma even worse is by not letting your nail fungus get worse. If you have toenail fungus, it is important to let your feet breathe. Most people who are embarrassed by their toenail fungus decide that they don’t want anyone to see their feet. As a result, these people cover up their feet with closed toe shoes. This is the exact opposite of what they should be doing. By allowing their feet to sweat in those closed toe shoes, the toenail fungus could almost certainly get worse. Instead, people with toenail fungus should wear sandals, flip-flops, or other open toe shoes.

Despite what insurance companies think, it’s not healthy to let your nail fungus impact your life in such a negative way mentally. Nail fungus is often difficult to get rid of, but it is not impossible to treat. This is why you should seek out a nail fungus treatment before it starts taking over your life. Not only will treating your feet or hands clear up your nails, but it will also get you over the emotional aspect that comes along with it.

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Podiatrists and Toenail Fungus

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Toenail fungus can be difficult to treat. People who try to treat their toenail fungus on their own are largely unsuccessful. This is why it is important to seek out help from people who have experience dealing with toenail fungus. The kind of doctors with the most experience treating toenail fungus are foot doctors known as podiatrists.

Podiatrists specialize in ailments to the feet and ankles. Toenail fungus falls into this category. Whether you just want some advice or are looking for a specific toenail fungus prescription or treatment, podiatrists will be able to help you out. Unlike with other doctors, toenail fungus is one of the more common ailments that a podiatrist treats.

Podiatrists can be found all around the country, although if you want laser toenail fungus treatment you may have to travel a bit if you don’t live near a major city. Still, unlike in the past, toenail fungus lasers are now becoming more common so you likely won’t have to travel too far. Whether you want a toenail fungus laser treatment or would rather try a different toenail fungus treatment, the sooner you get treated for toenail fungus the easier it will be to get rid of.

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Toenail Fungus: What to Look For

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Have you noticed anything unusual about your toenails lately? Normally they are clear, but now all of the sudden they have yellow or white spots on them. Unfortunately, these are some of the first signs of toenail fungus. There are a few other things to look out for if you think you might have toenail fungus.
Other symptoms of toenail fungus include your nails being dark in color. Your nails should look like as clear as they usually do, so when the color is different that isn’t a good thing. It may be toenail fungus, or it could even be something worse. If your nails have become distorted, crumbled or brittle, you should consider the possibility that you have toenail fungus. In addition, if your nails have thickened, this could also be a sign that you have been infected with toenail fungus.

If you have noticed any of these signs, or anything unusual about your toenails in general, go seek out advice from a doctor, preferably one who specializes in the feet. Podiatrists have lots of experience dealing with toenail fungus, and could recommend the right treatment option for you.

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The Most Common Nail Fungus Treatments

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If you have nail fungus, you’ve probably tried researching the different nail fungus treatment options on the market. Some of them might seem reasonable, while others may put you off due to their side effects or success rate. As you likely now know, there are a variety of types of nail fungus treatments, all of which are tried by people all over the world.

One type of nail fungus treatment that people tend to try first is a nail fungus home remedy. Home remedies are the least successful nail fungus treatments available, but because of their cheap price are probably the most common. Despite the cheap price for a home remedy such as tea tree oil, it will likely just end up being a complete waste of money when it doesn’t end up getting rid of your nail fungus. If you just want to keep you nail fungus from spreading, a home remedy might help, but otherwise you are better off skipping this common treatment option.

Oral and topical nail fungus treatment medications have been around for a while now and have varying degrees of success and safety rates. Topical medications have a better success rate than home remedies, but they still aren’t very high. Oral medications, on the other hand, are fairly successful but people who use them are putting themselves at great risk of harmful side effects such as liver damage.

One kind of nail fungus treatment that is relatively new, but is getting more common by the day is laser treatment. Nail fungus laser treatment is both safe so patients don’t have to worry about harmful side effects. It also has a high success rate and is usually a very quick procedure. If this sounds better than medications or home remedies, give it a try. If you still want to do a little more research, your best advice would come from talking to a podiatrist.

Can My Child Have Toenail Fungus?

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Parents care about their children. When their children are babies they make sure that the babies feet are as clean as can be. But as children get older, parents don’t always pay attention to their children’s feet. They stop making sure that their children’s feet are always as clean as they should be. When children play in the yard barefoot, as many commonly do, they are getting their feet dirty and increasing their risk of a toenail fungus infection.

So yes, children can become infected with toenail fungus. Despite what some people think, people of any age can become infected with nail fungus. It does not matter if the person is eight, eighteen, or eighty. While older adults are more likely to become infected, a younger age does not make someone immune to a nail infection.

If you think that your child has toenail fungus, don’t worry too much. While the nail fungus won’t go away on its own, it can go away with a proper treatment. Laser nail fungus removal treatment is perfect for children because there is no pain involved and parents don’t have to worry about any side effects that could harm the child. As long as the parent properly explains to the child what’s going on, the nail fungus should start to disappear in no time.

Athletes and Nail Fungus

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There is no 100% guaranteed way to prevent a nail fungus infection. While people can certainly decrease their chances of becoming infected by doing things such as avoiding injury, there is always going to be a chance of an infection no matter what is done. Of course, people who don’t even try to prevent a nail fungus infection are going to be more at risk. If this person is an athlete, the risk goes up even more.

Athletes tend to spend lots of time on their feet, making them a target for nail fungus. This is because nail fungal organisms thrive in moist environments such as sweaty feet. The more someone sweats, the greater the chance that nail fungus will be able to grow. Athletes who suffer from constantly sweaty feet should pay more attention to them and make sure they continuously wipe away their sweat throughout the day. They should also be prepared to change into an extra pair of shoes and a few extra pairs of socks, especially if they will be exercising for a long period of time.

Another important thing for athletes to pay attention to is the shower they use. Public showers are a breeding ground for nail fungus so athletes should avoid them if possible. This is probably only feasible if they live nearby so a public shower may have to do. Keeping in mind that nail fungal spores can spread from one person to another, athletes who use public showers should always wear showers inside of the shower. Washing their feet can and should be done, but they should make sure their feet never touch the shower floor.

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Effectiveness of Topical Anti-Fungal Medications

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 If you suffer from a mild or moderate infection, or prefer to avoid the risks of oral medication, your doctor can suggest topical treatment, such as an antifungal nail polish or ointment.
 

The antifungal nail polish is applied on the nails and the nail cuticles daily. Every week you need take off the polish layers and begin a fresh application.

If the treatment works, you should see a new, healthy nail growth from the base of the nail bed. 

The infected nail can be clipped away gradually.
 

Routine daily use of an antifungal infused nail polish for about 12 months can clear some nail fungal infections, but because it has to penetrate the nail, it can be difficult to reach and destroy all the fungus. These treatments are time consuming and require high level of dedication from the patients, since even skipping few applications can result in remission of the infection. The treatments rarely work and most solutions in the market are not FDA approved to heal the infection (although they are effectively used to prevent the recurrence of infections).

Your doctor can file the surface of your nail (debridement of the nail) to decrease the fungal load and lessen the surface of infected nail. The debridement can increase the effectiveness of the topical remedies. Over-the-counter antifungal nail ointments, are available at CVS, Walgreen’s and other local drugstores or pharmacies, but unfortunately they are not very effective. If you suffer from Athlete’s Foot then you should treat the athlete’s foot with antifungal cream to avoid reinfection.

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Living with the Embarrassment of Toenail Fungus

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When people become infected with toenail fungus they often worry that other people who notice the fungus will look down on them. When children have toenail fungus, their peers may point, stare, laugh, or even tease them about it. It is for these reasons that people of any age don’t like others seeing their toenail fungus. As a result, it’s common for people with toenail fungus to cover up their feet. Covering up infected feet could actually make the toenail fungus worse.

Although they may not like it, people with toenail fungus should wear open toe shoes and let their feet breathe. Wearing closed toe shoes with cotton socks can cause sweat to build up. Toenail fungal organisms thrive in moist environments so sweat is a place they call home. Flip-flops, sandals, and other similar open toe shoes will help keep sweat from building up around their toes. People might notice the toenail fungus this way, but wearing these shoes can help prevent the toenail fungus from getting much worse.

If you are one of the people who is embarrassed by toenail fungus and keep your toes covered up as a result, the best thing you can do is get your toenail fungus treated. Some people go years without showing others their feet. It may take some time, but getting your toenail fungus treated with one of the many toenail fungus treatment options can help you stop worrying about what other people think about you and your toes.

Toenail Fungus and Going to Public Pools

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Toenail Fungus and Going to Public Pools

Some people love the water. From the moment they first learn how to swim they can’t wait to dive back into a pool. But not everyone has a pool in their backyard. Some people have to go to public pools in order to go swimming. They can go swimming in the same pool for years without even thinking about the dangers involved. Then one day they get out of the pool and start putting on their shoes, only to notice strange spots on their toes.

What they had never realized was that people with toenail fungus go to public pools too. When these people walk around the pool areas without wearing shoes their toenail fungus could spread to the area surrounding the pool. If you step in the same spots that the people with toenail fungus fungus had stepped previously, you can end up with the same nail fungal infection.

Does this mean that you should stop going to public pools? Not necessarily. As long as you take precautions you should be alright. Wearing water shoes around the pool will help keep the fungus from infecting you. You should also definitely leave them on when you go the pool's public shower. Nail fungal organisms thrive in shower environments. But if you actively try to prevent them from infecting you by wearing water shoes around the pool, you can continue to enjoy going for a swim whenever and wherever you'd like.