Aging is the most common risk factor for nail fungus for several reasons, including:
Diminished blood circulation
More years of exposure to fungi
Nails may grow more slowly and thicken with age, making them more susceptible to infection
Nail fungus tends to affect men more often than it does women, particularly those with a family history of this infection.
Other factors that can increase your risk of developing nail fungus include:
Perspiring heavily
Working in a humid or moist environment
Having the skin condition psoriasis
Wearing socks and shoes that hinder ventilation and don't absorb perspiration
Walking barefoot in damp public places, such as swimming pools, gyms and shower rooms
Having athlete's foot (tinea pedis)
Having a minor skin or nail injury, a damaged nail, or another infection
Having diabetes, circulation problems or a weakened immune system
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Columbia Asia Hospital IB 193, Sector - III, Salt Lake City,
Kolkata - 700 091, West Bengal, India
Phone : 033 3989 8969
Fax : 033 2335 7078
Harlem Point 56, J. L. Nehru Road,
Kolkata - 700 020, West Bengal, India
Tel : 033 2282 3573 / 033 4003 4006
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday : 3.00 - 5.00 p.m.
North City Hospital Opp. Hudco, Ultadanga
Kolkata - , West Bengal, India
Tel : 033 2321 1101 / 02
Friday : 4 - 6 p.m.
