Avoiding nail fungus from spreading can be difficult.  Nail fungus is a very contagious infection. Once you become infected you are at risk of the fungus spreading from one nail to another. The best way to keep your nail fungus from spreading is to find and use a successful nail fungus treatment. There are many different kinds of nail fungus treatments on the market. So, it shouldn’t be too hard to find one that will work for you.

What to do to avoid the spread of nail fungus?

People with nail fungus often want to try using a home remedy to completely get rid of their infection. Unfortunately, they don’t realize that home remedies will never serve as a substitute for a real nail fungus treatment. Home remedies might, however, be able to slow down or keep the fungus from spreading. However, they are able to treat the fungus using proven treatment methods. If you don’t want to bother with home remedies, try using various creams. Also, nail lacquers in an attempt to fight off the spreading of your nail fungus.

None of the above methods are guaranteed to keep your nail fungus from spreading. The only way to keep it from spreading for sure is to completely get rid of it. Try using a real nail fungus treatment. If you don’t get treated you shouldn’t be surprised if you end up with nail fungus. Also, it can spread to all of your toenails, fingernails, or even to others.

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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. Oral medication is not recommended by our nail doctors. 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 Chicago, IL 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 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.