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Nail Treatments Symptoms
What is nail fungus? One of the main symptoms of athlete’s foot is
ONYCHOMYCOSIS IS A FUNGAL INFECTION itchy white patches between the toes. It can also
OF THE NAIL. Typically it involves the toenail & cause sore and flaky patches on your feet. The
dermatophytes are the main etiological agent skin can look red, but this may be less noticeable
. Nail fungus is a progressive disease that does on brown or black skin.
not disappear by itself, worsening without The best way to treat Athletes Foot
treatment and potentially leading to complete Do
nail loss. It is contagious and can spread 9 Dry your feet after washing them,
between nails and individuals, making timely particularly between your toes
intervention crucial.
Signs to look out for: 9 Use a separate towel for your feet and wash
it regularly
• Discolouration 9 Wear clean socks every day – cotton socks
• Thickening are best
• Brittle Don’t
• Nail Separation 8 Dont scratch affected skin – this can spread
Athletes Foot it to other parts of your body
Athlete’s Foot is an infection that is unlikely to 8 Don’t walk around barefoot in places like
get better on its own. We can catch it from other changing rooms and showers
people with the infection by walking barefoot in 8 Don’t share towels, socks or shoes with other
places where someone else has athlete’s foot people
and touching the affected skin of someone with 8 Don’t wear the same pair of shoes for more
athlete’s foot. You’re more likely to get it if you than 2 to 3 days in a row
have wet or sweaty feet, or if the skin on your
feet is damaged. 8 Don’t wear shoes that make your feet hot
and sweaty

Trade
Buying
Product Size Price/Single RRP Offer % POR Pip Code
%
FOOTCARE
Bazuka Gel Extra Strength 5g £4.01 £7.40 14% 35% 2498756
Curanail Nail Lacquer Gsl 3ml £14.70 £29.99 11% 41% 4089660
Flexitol Heel Balm Otc 56g £3.92 £6.99 13% 33% 2845964
Scholl Frh Step Ft Spray 150ml £2.88 £4.99 11% 31% 2462422
Carnation Corn Caps Car505 10 £2.42 £4.65 17% 38% 2168102
Daktacort Hc Cream 15g £4.49 £9.05 11% 40% 2813202
Daktacort Hc Cream 15g £4.56 £9.05 10% 40% 2813202

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