How to avoid smelly nail fungus is the question that we all need answers to! While smelly feet are a common and usually physically harmless problem, sometimes smelly feet indicate that something else is wrong. Toenail fungus can cause the toes to emit a foul, cheese-like odor. When this type of odor is present, it is likely that a fungus is a cause. If you have smelly toes and other symptoms of nail fungus such as discolored, brittle, thickened, or crumbling nails, your smelly feet are probably caused by an infection. Smelly feet can be uncomfortable. They can cause social anxiety. 

Signs of Nail Fungus

Most people who have nail fungus usually experience cosmetic symptoms of the infection. These symptoms usually just include discoloration and brittleness of nails.  This is a good thing because it means that the fungus likely won’t cause any physical symptoms. However, some people experience a cheese-like odor or sometimes even painful because of a nail fungus infection. In this case, the nail fungus would no longer be purely cosmetic.

What should you do?

The most important thing to do if you have a smelly nail fungus infection is to receive treatment as quickly as possible. The best way to get rid of a toenail fungus is to consult with a licensed podiatrist about your treatment options. The gold star treatment for toenail fungus is the PinPointe laser. This laser is FDA-approved and has the highest cure rate of all treatments on the market. A major benefit of this treatment is that it only requires one session to kill all of the fungi present under the nail. In comparison with medications that take months or years to see any results and other lasers that require four or more treatments to kill the fungus, the PinPointe laser is the fastest way to eliminate the fungus.

Treatment options for smelly nail fungus

If you have smelly feet because of a fungus and haven’t been able to receive treatment, there are a few things you can do to reduce the smell. Always dry your feet after washing, and don’t wear sweaty socks for a long period of time. Keeping your feet in a damp environment will encourage fungal growth and smell. You can also use foot antiperspirant, antifungal socks, and antifungal shoe sprays. Doing this in combination with keeping your feet clean will help reduce smelly odors while you seek treatment. To schedule a consultation with a podiatrist for the PinPointe laser treatment, give us a call at 1-(800) 672-0625 or visit our website for more information.