Avoiding nail fungus in your home can be tricky. If you live with someone who has nail fungus, it can be tough. A couple of different thoughts probably went through your mind when you first found out about it. First, you probably realized that you never really thought much about nail fungus until you know someone who became infected. Second, you had no idea how to avoid becoming infected with nail fungus yourself.

How to decrease the chances of getting infected with nail fungus?

Living with someone who has been infected with nail fungus greatly increases the chances of your own nail fungus infection. This is because nail fungus is highly contagious. But don’t worry too much. Just because someone else has nail fungus doesn’t guarantee that you will also become infected. There are certainly ways that you can decrease your chances of ending up with your own case of nail fungus.

Nail fungus spreads easily around the house. You should quickly and carefully wash any places you suspect that the fungus already lives. You should then ask the person you live with to wear shoes around the house. Especially in the shower if you share them with the other person. The shower is one of the most common spots for nail fungus to spread. The best thing you could do is find a new place to wash up if possible.

Using the same shower and the other person can’t wear sandals or water shoes while using it. It is important for you to make sure that the shower is properly scrubbed and washed before you use it yourself. As long as you follow these tips you won’t have to worry as much about becoming infected with your housemate’s nail fungus.

Laser Treatment for Nail 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 Orlando, FL recommends this treatment. 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.