Who gets Toenail Fungus?
Some people are more susceptible than others are, and contract it with mild to severe symptoms. Factors that permit this disease include: The abnormal pH level of the skin, Trauma to the nail, Poor hygiene of the foot, Susceptibility (such as decreased immunity) of the person who has contact with the fungus. Some estimates are that over 11% of the North American population has fungus of the toenails, and it is one of the most common ailments that foot specialists attend to.
