How to prevent onychomycosis in family members

Onychomycosis not only affects people's health, but it is also contagious. It is transmitted through some items in daily life. If someone in the family has onychomycosis, on the one hand, family members should be treated as soon as possible. On the other hand, some daily necessities should be stored separately as much as possible to avoid cross infection, especially some toiletries, some washbasins, foot basins, etc. We must pay attention to this aspect.

How to prevent onychomycosis in family members

Onychomycosis is easily contagious, difficult to cure, and prone to recurrence. Due to cross-infection of fungi, onychomycosis can also easily lead to a high rate of family transmission. According to statistics, about 34% of family members of onychomycosis patients in China also suffer from fungal infections of the feet.

Therefore, when it comes to onychomycosis, it is not only important to prevent it, but it is also important not to spread it to family members.

What are some tips to prevent onychomycosis from infecting family members?

1) Keep everyone in your family's feet clean, cool and dry.

2) Keep the nails at a normal length, do not cut them too short, and do not leave any thorns.

3) Regularly disinfect the home environment and patient supplies.

4) Do not wear non-breathable shoes.

5) Try not to scratch the soles of your feet or between your toes.

6) Do not share basins, towels, shoes, socks, nail clippers and other items with sick family members.

7) Avoid living in a damp and dark environment.

8) Do not walk barefoot on carpets or bathroom floors.

9) Try to shower and avoid using alkaline soaps.

10) Do not use the same nail clippers to trim normal nails and abnormal nails.