signed, grossed out in halifax
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but first, let’s talk about nail fungus. yes, it’s gross and yes, it can be serious if left untreated. but what we’ve learned from the ontario podiatric medical association is that nail fungus is quite common. and while it typically affects an older generation, it can happen to anyone, and you can pretty much catch it anywhere. the telltale signs of nail fungus include discoloration, thickening of the nail, a soft, brittle texture and a nasty smell. a podiatrist would do an evaluation to determine the diagnosis as there are other conditions like psoriasis, certain medications and even injury that can make a nail appear fungal.
“fungus likes warm, dark and moist, like the environment of a shoe,” says james hill, doctor of podiatric medicine (dpm) and president of the ontario podiatric medical association and the canadian podiatric medical association . “it is possible to catch it from somewhere, but to tie it to a roommate with nail clippings in an empty room is unlikely.”
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