Toenail fungus, also known as oynchomycosis is an ailment that is suffered by tens of millions of people around the world. It is estimated that more than 35 million people have toenail fungus just in the United States.

Nail fungus is commonly caused by exposure to a small organism known as a dermatophyte. They are living creatures that thrive in damp, dark places and that makes the inside of your shoes and sweaty socks a perfect breeding ground for them to expand.

Fungus spores are highly contagious and can be easily contracted by walking or touching contaminated areas. Some of the common ways to come in contact with toenail fungus are…

• Bathtubs
• Bathroom floors
• Shower stalls
• Gym floors
• Swimming pools
• Dirty towels
• Socks
• Shoes

If you are exposing yourself to these areas on a daily basis, you run the risk of getting toenail fungus. Therefore, it is advised to always wear some kind of flip flops when walking on public surfaces as you never know how dirty they may be. When inside your own home, you want to keep surfaces clean and disinfected and make sure to change socks and shoes regularly as they may contain fungi.

One of the main ways that you may get toenail fungus is from a crack in your skin or some kind of damage to your toenail. These types of openings are perfect for the fungus to attack and once inside it is very difficult to get rid of it.  This is especially true when it is below the surface of your nail.

That is why it is important to utilize a product like Zetaclear that is able to reach the fungus and destroy it beneath the nail.