It is a common misconception that fingernail fungus results from poor hygiene.  However, this is a myth. A fingernail infection cannot happen solely from a lack of hygiene. And once the infection occurs, washing the nails cannot cure it. Soap has little effect on fungus. Fingernail Fungus and the Immune System have a lot to do with each other.

And instead, in order to get rid of the fungus, you need to focus on your immune system. People with strong immune systems are more likely to fight off fungal infections. Even if a person is exposed to fungus, the immune system is able to eliminate the fungi organisms before it causes an infection. People who have other illnesses or poor health have an increased chance of contracting nail fungus.

Eating healthy and taking supplements to boost your immune system is a great strategy for preventing nail fungus. If a person does get fingernail fungus, there are several options for treatment. There are several home remedies that are available for people to try. Such remedies are soaking your nails in white vinegar.

The majority of topical treatments are of low effectiveness because it is treating the external nail, when the fungus could be only under the nail bed, and consequently impenetrable with these treatments.

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.  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 Deerfield Beach, FL 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.