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You may be more likely to contract a fungal nail infection if you:
- Visit risk areas and walk barefoot in areas such as public swimming pools, change rooms and showers1,2
- Have persistent or recurring athlete's foot (tinea of the feet)1
- Wear gloves or poorly ventilated shoes or boots1,3
- Are aged 50 years and above4
- Have Diabetes5
There are a number of precautions that you can take to minimise your chance of developing a fungal nail infection or developing an infection again following treatment:
- Treat any Athlete's foot or tinea that develops between your toes or on the soles of your feet, because this infection can spread to your toenails1
- Keep your nails cut short and clean but be careful not to cut your nails too short1
- Wear thongs or sandals in public areas eg. showers and change rooms,1,2
- Wash your feet daily, rinsing off all soap and drying thoroughly - especially between your toes1,2
- Change your socks or stockings daily1
- Wear shoes that have good ventilation1,3
- Change your shoes regularly and allow them to dry out1
- See your doctor for a diagnosis and treatment of your Athlete's foot or tinea.1
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