Suggestions for Use. Action Nail fungus will not resolve on its own and must be treated to halt advancement. Nail fungus results when dermatophytes invade the nail through weak or damaged margins in the nail bed or cuticle. In some cases, as the keratin debris expands under the nail surface, the plate becomes elevated off its bed and the nail deformed. As damaged nail tissue grows out new nail emerges into a fungus-free environment and remains clear and firmly attached to the nail bed.
Men are more likely to have nail fungus than women.
If cuticles are healthy and uninjured, dermatophytes rarely invade. Older people and those with immune deficiencies or diabetes are both more likely to contract fungal infections and to have advanced cases before treatment is commenced. The Pros and Cons of Acrylic Nails Pretty on the surface, acrylic nails can lead to serious problems underneath because moisture tends to accumulate under the nail, creating a perfect environment for fungal infection. Ever present, fungus dermatophytes find ample opportunities to invade the natural nails of acrylic nail users. A bump to the artifical nail which raises it from the natural nail leaves an opening for fungus and bacteria, as do nails which are reglued without proper cleaning or the use of unsanitary nail implements.