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One of the number one sources of these maladies can be the shop where we get manicures and pedicures. Poor clea
ning techniques of footbaths and nail tools has generated documented and serious cases. Another important source of these fungal infections is shared locker rooms, public work-out areas and even motel rooms. Fungus infections are contagious.
Additionally people who serve in the military are at risk. Long hours wearing combat boots in hot, damp conditions is a primary cause for toenail fungus. Healing Leaf LLC has countless testimonies from Vietnam era military personnel who have suffered from toenail fungus (also known as Jungle Rot) for decades. Many who did not even have toenails when starting treatment, have re-grown nails and eliminated stubborn fungus that has plagued them as long as forty years.
Some people are more susceptible than others, and develop cases quickly with mild to severe symptoms. Factors that
permit this disease include:
• Abnormal pH level of the skin
• Wounded or damaged nails
• poor foot hygiene
• lowered immunity, either because of disease or from taking auto-immune medications
More than 11% of the North American population is thought to suffer from toenail fungus and it is the number one reason people seek the help of foot specialists.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.