Foot injuries and toenail fungus can go hand in hand.  When it comes to nail fungus infections, there isn’t just one way to become infected. This is one of the reasons why nail fungus is as common as it is. Another reason is that anyone can become infected with toenail fungus. It doesn’t matter how old you are, what your ethnic background is, or where you live.

Foot injuries lead to toenail fungus

People can be infected in lots of different ways. Some people could get it from a nail salon. Other people were infected in a public shower. And then some other people might say that their nail fungus was caused by a foot injury.

You might wonder how this is possible. It’s quite simple, actually. There are many different kinds of foot injuries that could lead to nail fungus. If you slam your toe into a door or drop a bowling ball on your foot, for example, a toenail fungus infection could build up. When you have a foot injury, you may not see any fungus at first, but it can appear after not too long. Once it does, sometimes it can even spread from one toe to another toe.

Becoming infected with toenail fungus

If you have ever dealt with a foot injury before you know that it can be very painful. For the most part, however, they will go away on their own. Nail fungal infections will not. They will always require treatment. If you play a lot of sports you should be extra careful. You might find them fun, but if you end up becoming infected with nail fungus you’ll wish you sat on the sidelines.

Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus

If you have caught nail fungus, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser, which typically only takes on treatment. Other treatments like topical solutions and oral medication are not as effective. Topical solutions have a very low cure rate. This is because the solution does not penetrate all the way through the nail bed. Oral medication is not recommended by our nail doctors. This is because it can lead to liver toxicity. You would need to have consistent blood tests throughout the course of taking the medication. 

Our nail doctor in Long Island, NY recommends this treatment for toenail Fungus. The PinPointe Laser treatment has the highest cure rate in the market. It has no side effects and no recovery period. As a result, you can go about your daily activities right after the treatment. Also, it is not painful.

If you have any signs of nail fungus, call us at (800) 672-0625 or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.