Can nail fungus spread to other parts of the body? Nail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is a condition caused by fungal pathogens such as dermatophytes. It may grow on or in between the nail plate and nail bed causing discoloration of the nail or texture change. Though some fungal infections can be quite infectious and easy to spread, fungi that affect primarily toenails only stay in the region where the nail is. What can happen, however, is that the fungus is prone to spreading to other toenails that surround the infected one due to such close proximity to other nails.
Other infections
The fungus may also spread to the skin in which case the infection is now considered an athlete’s foot. If you have an infection on your toes, it is important to have socks on in order to prevent the infection from getting on your clothes and or underwear or else you run the risk of passing the infection to your genitals.
The fungal infection is also able to spread to other people, especially people who live in your household. If you or someone does have a toenail fungus, avoid using the same socks and shoes, or using shower sandals to the shower. Though it is less likely for a nail infection to spread to other people, it is important to take simple precautions to keep those around you safe from contracting the fungus as well.
If you have nail fungus or its symptoms, don’t let it get worse. Consult with your healthcare provider or your local podiatrist. You may contact us to schedule a free consultation with our doctors.
Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus
As you can see, tips for healthy feet without nail fungus can be easy to find. If you have caught nail fungus, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser. It 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. 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 Hoffman Estates, IL 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, there’s no pain. If you have any signs of nail fungus, call us at (800) 672-0625 our Hoffman Estates, IL location. Visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
