Homeless people, especially those who have to keep walking, desperately need shoes. Many buy used shoes at thrift stores. Unfortunately because of cold and damp and wet and sweat, toe nail and skin fungus is common and it can be transmitted through used shoes. If possible, always wear clean and dry socks in used shoes.
The treatment for toe fungus is not easy. It takes about 6 months and requires a patient to be on a strong dose of medicine, one month on, and then one month off. Monthly blood tests are required because this medicine is hard on the liver and kidneys. As a result of the long course of medications and the risks, a lot of people decide to live with ugly yellow, hard, and brittle nails. Removal of the nail and treatment is sometimes an option but it takes a couple years to grow back a big toe nail!
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