Fungus Risk Factors
With older adults it is more common to get nail fungus for several reasons, one is the diminished blood circulation, the older we get the circulation slows down going into the legs for various reasons. Plus we have more years of exposure to the fungi and because when we age the nails thicken somewhat, and this can make us more susceptible to the infections.
It seems to that the fungi affects men more than it affects women and it affects those who have a family history of the fungus. It seems that resistance to the fungal infection may have a genetic component.
These factors taking into consideration will increase you risk of getting the nail fungus:
*Working in an environment that is humid or moist.
*Walking barefoot in public places, especially damp ones like public pools, locker rooms, gyms or shower rooms.
*Wearing socks that don’t absorb moisture or don’t have the ability to ventilate.
*If you have heavy perspiration.
*If you have some type of skin or nail injury, minor cut or something.
* And keep in mind if you have Diabetes, circulation problems or a weakend immune system.
