The causes and signs of toenail fungus can vary. With any type of infection, you should not wait to have it treated. The sooner you get treatment, the quicker and more effective it will be. This is very important when it comes to toenail fungus.

Fungi grow and spread easily, so the more you wait to get treatment, it gets worse and harder to get rid of. Being aware of the symptoms allow you to catch toenail fungus early. This will make a substantial difference in your recovery.

What’s more effective than treatment?

Prevention. To be able to prevent toenail fungus, you should be aware of its causes. The fungus can be found anywhere in the environment, and toenails are frequently exposed to it. They thrive in warm, damp, and dark places like locker rooms, public pools, and even the inside of your own shoes. When you come in contact with the fungus, it can begin festering your nails.

Toenail fungus can also develop in other ways. Toenail injuries like stubbing your toe can cause toenail fungus because of the cracks on the nail. This makes it easy for the fungus to reach the nail bed and cause the infection. Toenail fungus can also arise from underlying medical conditions like diabetes. People With underlying health conditions are at risk because they are more susceptible to infections.

What to look out for

To catch toenail fungus in its early stages, you have to be aware of signs and symptoms. Here’s a list of things you should look out for:

  • Darkening or discoloration of the nail
  • White spots or streaks that aren’t from an injury
  • Thickening or distortion of the nail
  • Unusual yellow streaks in your nail
  • Crumbling along the edges or tips of the nail
  • Foul odor coming from the nail
  • Separation of the nail from the nail bed

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.  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 San Antonio, TX 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 or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.