Toenail fungus is unsightly, difficult to cure and can be tenacious. How do I know? Because I used to have it! Yes, I admit it. Toenail fungus is a surprisingly common condition that is all too often left untreated due to embarrassment or shame. The truth is, this condition is suffered by millions of people around the word and good advice is hard to come by. So, I want to give you some tips on how to prevent it and if you currently have it I'll share my little secret remedy for removal.

Among the worldwide population of adults, toenail fungus infections are found among six to eight percent. Amid the various types of fungus infections found in the afflicted toenails, the most prevalent form of onychomycosis is traced to a fungal condition referred to as dermatophytes, clinically referenced as tinea unguium.
A handful of opportunistic fungi are the cause of toe nail fungus infection. Most of us are familiar with a few types of fungi - the green fluffy fungus that grows on old bread and stale muffins, and the powdery green or blue mold that sometimes grows on oranges. Then there are the ones we eat: mushrooms, the fungi that make cheese out of milk, and yeasts used to make bread, wine, and beer. These are friendly fungi - they are not the cause of toenail fungus.