Tess January 25th, 2007
What is nail fungus?
Fungal infections of the finger and toenails are very common and notoriously difficult to get rid of. Fungi are everywhere in our environment and can infect various parts of the body with different effects. When the nails become infected with a fungus they begin to look thickened and discolored. As the infection progresses and invades more of the nail, flaking, peeling and crumbling may occur.
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Tess November 5th, 2005
As the weather becomes colder, proper nail care becomes more and more important. Here is the list of do’s and dont’s that will make your nail care procedure easier:
DO’s & DON’T’s for nail care:
Do not put your hands into any kind of washing up liquid
Think about a leftover bowl of a chicken casserole and what happens when you squirt one bit of detergent on that. Now consider what that’s doing to the natural oils in your hands and the natural oils in the fingernails which is the only part holding the finger nails together. It’s totally destructive!
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