Higher Risk Groups for Toenail Fungus
In addition to the common causes of toenail fungus, certain groups of people may be at a higher risk of contracting toenail fungus:
There are also several 'Risk Groups' that are more prone to contract any type of onychomycosis. You may be more at risk if you are:
Diabetic
Elderly
Male
And also if you have:
Experienced nail trauma
Poor hygiene
Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)
Excessive sweating (Hyperhydrosis)
An immunodeficiency
Toenail fungus in children also is considerably less frequent than in adults.
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