Athlete's Foot Causes, Remedies & More
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8. The Cause of Fungal Nail Infections
It's essential to be proactive about treating athlete's foot early. The same organism also causes jock itch and ringworm but an even bigger issue is the risk of it spreading to toenails. Though it's harder for athlete's foot to infect nails because of their structure, if it does, it's not easy to remove.
Over-the-counter treatments are not capable of reaching the area of the nail affected. As a result, fungal nail infections often need prescribed oral medication taken for months.
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