There are some risk factors that you should look out for with Onychomycosis. Senior's and all ages should pay close attention to these risk factors so they can take the proper steps for prevention.

Risk Factors For Onychomycosis:

- Wearing footwear that is really tight can cause the toes to become moist and warm. Fungi loves growing on this kind of environment.

- When you are trying to do exercise it can actually cause trauma that might be minor but could lead into serious infection.

- Showers that are communal are at risk because someone might have fungi without you knowing about it.

- People that have aids have a weak immune system and stand at a high risk factor for Onychomycosis.

If you must take showers that are communal try and clean the shower or the place that you are standing with gloves on or either see if you can get a mat to stand on first. If you exercise a lot, do not let it stay on you. Try and wash off the sweat fast to avoid Onychomycosis.