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Preventing Toenail Fungus - Keeping your toes happy and healthy is easy.

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Lamisil Tablets may be your best way of getting rid of a nail fungus infection. Over 17 million people in the U.S. have treated their nail fungus infections with Lamisil Tablets since 1996 in the US. Lamisil Tablets are highly effective and have a well-established record of safety.

Just 1 pill day can help you start seeing healthier nails grow again.

After your treatment is done and you start seeing clearer, healthier nails, you'll want to keep your nails healthy—and free from dermatophytes.

Tips to help keep toenail fungus away (and keep your toes healthy).

Bullet Wash your feet every day. Clean between your toes then dry your feet well, and wear clean socks, or hosiery. Dry, clean feet help stop a fungus from taking root, growing, or spreading. An extra tip: Socks made of nylon and other synthetic materials shed moisture, wicking it away faster.
Bullet Use a talcum foot powder to keep your feet clean and dry. Moisture and sweat help the infection take root and grow. Talcum powders help more than cornstarch powders.
Bullet Wear shower shoes (flip-flops) when walking in public swimming and shower areas. This helps keep you from picking up a toenail fungus infection from someone else. (Or from spreading an infection if you have one.)
Bullet Clip your toenails straight across so that the toenail does not extend beyond the tip of the toe. This will reduce the risk of breaking, cracking, or splitting the toenail.
Bullet Get manicures and pedicures only at salons and spas that sterilize their tools. This will reduce the risk of picking up a fungus from a tool that was recently used on an infected nail. You may even want to keep a set of your own tools to bring with you for the manicurist to use.
Bullet Wear comfortable shoes that fit properly and are made of materials that breathe, such as canvas, leather, or mesh materials. The less moisture that's trapped in your shoes, the less chance a fungus has to take root, grow, and spread.
Bullet Examine packages of artificial nails and nail polishes before buying and using them. Some trap moisture under the nail and create good conditions for a fungus to grow.

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A Toenail Fungus Treatment Story
"Now that my nails look good, I wear sandals, I go to the pool. And I like the way they look. Before it was really, you know, 'Do I have to take my socks off? Do I have to take my shoes off?' I don't have those feelings anymore."

— Elizabeth D. Get full story

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