Both your toe and finger nails are susceptible to infections. It can be either whitlow or foot fungus. Fungus causes a disease which is often called Onychomycosis. This yellow infection develops under the nail, so the symptoms of fungus can be clearly seen. The fungus disease often reveals itself in dull, blemished, friable nails. At the very beginning of the development of fungus disease you can notice a small spot under your nail. This small spot will be occupying all other parts of the nail, and then it may transfer to other nails of your foot. So it’s better to treat the infection as soon as you notice the spot.

Fungus is one of the most wide-spread infections affecting nails, it forms about 50% of all cases of nail diseases. Fungi like moisture and warmth as these two create a perfect environment for its development. Fungus can develop in the cuts around the nail or other injuries. So, for example, if your nail was peeled off during some sports activity, it creates perfect conditions for fungi to get into the nail bed during contacts with other people. Perspiration of feet along with lack of ventilation in shoes creates a perfect environment for fungi, as they really like warmth, moisture and darkness. It explains the fact that toe nail fungus occurs much more often than fungus in finger nails.

So if you’ve noticed any of the symptoms of fungus, even the slightest ones, it’s better to start treatment. In order to treat this disease you should visit a doctor (a podiologist or a physician) and get a prescription for some very effective medications. Oral treatments are often prescribed, but topical cures, such as creams, can be applied directly to the affected area in order to bring great results. One very effective treatment is Zetaclear Antifungal Solution, which contains Tea Tree Oil, Jojoba oils, Almond oils and some other herbs. One of the great advantages of this treatment is the absence of any side effects.