Dealing with fingernail fungus can be embarrassing. It’s no secret that toenail fungus is a pretty common infection. People of any age can get it. Once they do, it is usually very difficult to get rid of. To make matters worse, toenail fungus won’t just go away by itself. It will continue to spread from nail to nail. This is why people with toenail fungus should get treated as soon as possible. But the toes aren’t the only nails to look out for. What some people don’t realize is that fingernail fungus is also possible. Yes, nail fungus can even spread from a toenail to a fingernail.

What is the difference between fingernail fungus?

Just like toenail fungus, fingernail fungus can also be extremely difficult to get rid of. For many people, fingernail fungus is actually even worse than toenail fungus because it is harder to cover up hands than feet since gloves are not as commonly worn as shoes. People with fingernail fungus usually deal with much anxiety and embarrassment regarding the appearance of their nails. What is more, there is a greater likelihood of spreading the infection if you have fingernail fungus, since you are constantly touching things with your hands, and may deposit the fungal spores in these places.

While fingernail fungus affects a different part of your body and may hurt your self-esteem more, it is no different than toenail fungus in that it cannot be cured at home and requires medical attention from a licensed professional.

Laser Treatment for Fingernail Fungus

Several of our licensed doctors are highly experienced in treating fingernail fungus using the PinPointe laser, which is the most effective treatment available on the market. It is FDA approved and typically works in just one treatment. Treatment with the PinPointe laser will kill all of the fungus under your nails so that you don’t have to worry about giving the fungus to the people around you.

Our nail doctor in Manhattan, NY 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 nail fungus, the most important step is to get the right treatment. Call us today to schedule a free consultation with one of our doctors at one of our over 120 locations and cure your fingernail fungus.