Nail Fungus and its Treatments

Nail fungus can be an embarrassing ailment that can seem to take forever to get better. However, with proper care and treatment, nail fungus can be cured. These steps and tips will help you keep your nails healthy and fungus free.

Understanding Nail Fungus

The first thing to understand about nail fungus is that it doesn’t only affect your feet. Hands are also susceptible to nail fungus. Nail fungus generally develops in nails that are exposed to moist, warm conditions for long periods of time. So whether that’s feet that live in the same shoes for days at a time or in the same socks for several days, having feet that are damp can lead to nail fungus. Fingernail fungus is less common but can develop in conditions where hands are wet or damp for several hours each day. Potential occupations that could be more susceptible to fingernail fungus include nail technicians and water treatment workers.

Preventing Nail Fungus

Making sure that nails are clean and dry as often as possible will help decrease your risk of nail fungus. Clean socks and shoes are especially helpful for preventing toenail fungus. Proactive approaches to nail fungus also work, so being vigilant and monitoring any potential fungus can go a long way.

Identifying Nail Fungus

Nail fungus is typically visually obvious on the nails. There can be discoloration or thickening of nails that were once healthy. Occasionally there is an odor associated with nail fungus. Monitor the shape, color, and size of nails to help prevent nail fungus from growing or spreading.

Treating Nail Fungus

One of the most effective and quick treatments for nail fungus is laser treatment. This treatment strategy uses focused, targeted laser light beams to remove the fungus. Laser treatments for infected nails can help safely and quickly remove the affected tissue in and around the nails that the beam is concentrated on. Healthy tissue is not affected, and this treatment can clear as much as 90% of the fungus.

While nail fungus can be a challenge, there are ways to prevent it in addition to quick and effective ways to rid of it if you find yourself with a case of nail fungus. If you’re suffering from nail fungus, there are treatment options at Liliana Laser Clinic that can help you get your feet back to normal. Call us today at 289-695-2500 or contact us on our website.