What is missing from onychomycosis? Common causes of onychomycosis

In our lives, onychomycosis is already very common, and the disease has a high infection rate and is very complicated to treat. We all need to know the causes of onychomycosis, which can be prevented. Especially women should be cautious when doing manicures, as this may also lead to onychomycosis.

1. Nail fungus infection

Onychomycosis is caused by infection of the nails by fungal pathogens, including dermatophytes, yeasts and molds. Fungal infection can explain how onychomycosis occurs. The fungus first invades the skin around the nail, then evolves through the growth of the fingernail or toenail, gradually invading the nail plate, further growing and multiplying until the entire nail plate is destroyed. The process of nail fungus invading the root of the nail is relatively slow. In some cases, the patient first suffers from tinea pedis, and due to unbearable itching, he often scratches with his fingernails, which will cause a lot of fungi to stick to the fingernails. Long-term and repeated scratching and friction can easily damage the nails, allowing fungi to take advantage of the situation and cause nail diseases. This reflects the entire process of how onychomycosis is contracted.

2. Nail lesions

Some nail diseases can also explain how onychomycosis occurs. It is related to paronychia, which is a chronic inflammation of the skin and soft tissue around the nail caused by fungi attacking the skin and soft tissue at the root or nail border. It is also related to skin diseases such as tinea pedis, psoriasis, eczema, lichen planus, and psoriasis.

3. Chronic trauma

Chronic trauma, if not taken care of, can cause nail trauma or impact, making the nails susceptible to fungal invasion, which is related to these reasons. Nails that work in a humid environment or are frequently traumatized are more susceptible to fungal infections, which are also causes of onychomycosis.

4. Improper manicure

Improper application of nail polish by women is also a reason. The chemical components in nail polish can damage the nail plate. Frequent manicures and frequent application and removal of nail polish can cause great damage to the nail plate, making it easier for onychomycosis bacteria to invade.

5. Malnutrition and improper personal habits

Nail malnutrition and some improper personal habits, such as nail biting, tearing off "hangnails", and not paying attention to personal hygiene can also explain it; another possibility is that you are infected with onychomycosis and often come into contact with things touched by onychomycosis patients, which is also a reason.

6. Other life details

There are also some small details that you may not easily notice that can be explained. People who keep pets such as cats and dogs are prone to infection by ringworm fungi on their pets. Swimming in public swimming pools with poor hygiene conditions is also one of the causes of onychomycosis.

Warm reminder: In order to avoid onychomycosis, we should develop good hygiene habits in our daily life, wash our feet and change socks frequently, and expose shoes and socks to the sun frequently to keep them dry. Do not borrow or share daily necessities such as shoes, socks, slippers, foot basins, foot towels, etc. with others. Enhance the body's ability to resist pathogenic fungi.