You don't want to develop toenail fungus.
Not only will it make your toenails ugly, it's also painful.
While it's treatable, it's better not to get it in the first place.
Here is how to prevent this.
First, any fungus including toenail fungus thrives where it is dark, warm, and damp.
Toenails get infected with fungus much more often than do fingernails because we so often wear shoes and socks.
When you have on socks, and shoes, you have your toenails in the dark.
Plus sweat from your feet makes the area damp.
Now we have a dark damp environment that fungi just love.
If it turns out that you do have this sort of fungus, there are a few things you can do.
First always be sure your feet are kept clean and dry.
Cotton socks are best, because they breathe and absorb moisture.
This reduces the dampness your toenails are exposed to.
Soaking your feet in vinegar will also help.
Pure vinegar is too strong though.
Mix the vinegar 1:1 with water, to avoid harming your feet.
The acid in the vinegar is strong enough to kill the fungi that attack your toenails.
If you do this every day it can help your toenails to recover.
Anti-fungus products are also often very helpful.
These products kill fungi; they're chemically designed to do so.
They have active ingredients that fungi hate, and you can even find some made of natural ingredients.
Whenever possible, choose the antifungus products that are all natural.
These won't have any side effects.
You can avoid side effects if you use the natural formulations.
Consult a doctor if you do these things and you still have toenail fungus.
There are prescription medicines available that can work even when home and over the counter remedies fail.
Don't despair, a doctor will be able to run tests and determine which remedy will be best for your particular case.