How to Prevent Recurring Toenail Fungus

Older adult drying feet thoroughly with a clean towel to help prevent recurring toenail fungus.

Recurring toenail fungus can be frustrating, but healthy foot care habits may help reduce the risk of future infections. Learn practical ways to protect your feet, care for your nails, and support long-term nail health while knowing when professional assessment may be appropriate.

Understanding Fungal Toenail Infections

Close-up of thick, discoloured toenails illustrating a fungal toenail infection in an older adult.

Fungal toenail infections are a common foot health concern that can cause toenails to become thick, discoloured, brittle, or difficult to trim. Learn about the common signs, possible causes, risk factors, and practical foot care tips to help keep your toenails healthy and know when professional assessment may be appropriate.

What Causes Thick Toenails?

Close-up of thick toenails showing common nail thickening in an older adult's foot.

Thick toenails can develop for a variety of reasons, including ageing, repeated pressure, injury, fungal nail infections, and certain medical conditions. Learn what causes thick toenails, how to care for them safely, and when it may be appropriate to seek professional foot care.