If your nails seem funky, you might assume you have nail fungus.

However, not everything that causes nail problems is related to typical nail fungus.

Instead, you may have something called nail mold (viaBest Review of Zeta Clear).

Fingernails on display

However, mold is actually a fungus.

What many people mistakenly call nail mold is actually triggered by the Pseudomonas bacteria.

Rest assured, though, this condition is treatable.

Toenail with nail fungus infection

So how can you prevent these nail infections?

However,The Mayo Clinicreported that it occurs more commonly in toenails.

If you want to prevent infections, you should keep your nails carefully trimmed using disinfected clippers.

Toe before and after fungus treatment

Also, hand and foot washing help ward off the issue.

You should wear footwear in communal areas and discard or disinfect your old shoes.

Changing socks frequently or wearing sweat-absorbing socks can help, too.

Finally, you might need to give up artificial nails or polish.

If you still find yourself with nail infections, however, treatments are available.

it’s possible for you to try over-the-counter remedies like athlete’s foot cream and other anti-fungal topical ointments.

If you have a horrible problem, your doctor could opt to remove the whole nail.