DEFINITION
CAUSES
TREATMENT
PREVENTION
SYMPTOMS
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an infection that occurs when fungi infects one or more of your nails
What is nail fungus?
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dermatophytes
What causes the nail fungus infection?
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Nail creams and ointments
These may be given over-the-counter but aren't the most effective...
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Wearing rubber gloves
What protects your hand from overexposure to water
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Dull
Opposite of sharp
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nail fungus infection
What is Onychomycosis?
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yeast and mold
Besides dermatophytes, these two also cause nail fungus
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Lamisil
Most Podiatrist recommend this for nail fungus
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trim, pick
Fill in the blank: Don't ________ or _________ at the skin around your nails.
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Yellow, white, dark
These colors are signs of nail fungus
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infected nails separated from the nail bed
What is Onycholysis?
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warm and moist
What type of environment does fungus live in?
300
Surgery
This occurs when the nail fungus becomes severe or extremely painful
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shoes
Always wear these around public pools, showers, and lockers
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brittle, crumbly, ragged
These three things have to deal with the shape of an infected nail
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fungus that belongs to a group of fungi
What is dermatophytes?
400
Putting on acrylic nails
Most females get this done every two weeks that may cause nail fungus
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Photodynamic therapy
This involves using a laser to irradiate the nail after being treated with an acid
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wash your hands
Once in contact with an infected nail always....
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separate from the nail bed
Infected nails may also do this which is a condition called Onycholysis
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microscopic organisms
What is fungi?
500
toenails
Nail fungus is found mostly in these types of nails because they are confined in dark, warm, moist areas more often
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Oral medications
Studies have shown this to be the most effective treatment for nail fungus
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nail polish and artificial nails
This can trap unwanted moisture and worsen an infection
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Distorted
Fill in the blank: __________ in shape is a sign of nail fungus
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