Toenail Fungus Questions Answered

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Toenail fungus is very common. You may have many questions about it. What is it? Do I have toenail fungus? What are the causes? Can it be prevented? How do you treat toenail fungus? Here, we will answer all the questions you might have, as briefly as possible.

What is Toenail Fungus? Toenail fungus is an infection on the toenail caused by fungus. Your toenail may change in color to yellow or brown. It may also change its shape, lift or crumble.

What causes toenail fungus are microorganisms called dermatophytes. They thrive in warm and moist environments like sweaty socks and shoes, communal showers, gym locker rooms, or public pools.
Once a person is infected, it can spread to another person. Other risks are nail injury or underlying diseases that weaken the immune system.

How can toenail fungus be prevented? This can be done by maintaining proper foot hygiene. Wash and dry your feet regularly and trim your toenails properly. Also avoid walking barefoot around public pools and gym showers. And because the infection can spread from person to person, do not share personal care items like socks, towels, nail clippers, or nail files.

When you visit a podiatrist, they can recommend possible treatment options. There are topical treatments, oral medication, as well as laser treatment. The PinPointe Laser is the most effective type of treatment for toenail fungus. This achieves the highest success rate without any side effects. It is quick and painless where you can go back to your normal activities right after the treatment. This treatment allows your nail to grow back healthy and fungus free.

If you have nail fungus or it’s symptoms, give us a call at (800) 672-0625 to schedule a Free Consultation with our doctors or visit our website at http://www.lasernailtherapy.com