Maintaining nails with nail fungus is very important. Our nails and surrounding skin are very sensitive and can be susceptible to a number of infections when treated improperly. Believe it or not, the way you trim or shape your nails has an impact on the nails and skin in regards to infections. In other words, if the nails are being poorly trimmed or filed down, a nail infection or fungus can form.

Proper Trimming and Maintenance of Nails

Since trauma to the toes is one of the top causes of nail infection, improper cutting of the nail is also categorized a trauma. For example, if you are using nail clippers and cut too much of the nail off or you cut far too close to the skin, this may cause an opening to occur in the nail bed, which essentially acts as an open wound for bacteria or fungi to enter. The same thing goes for improper nail filing. If you file down the nails too fast or at a rapid speed, friction from the aggressive material in the nail file against the delicate skin will cause burning to occur, essentially burning the skin.

It is important to take your time when manicuring/pedicuring your nails. Cutting too close to the skin or filing down the nails too rapidly can significantly increase your chance of obtaining a nail fungus or an infection, which can cause far worse repercussions. This is why maintaining nails with nail fungus is very important.

Treatment Options

Some treatment options include topical solutions and oral medication. Topical solutions have a very low success rate. This is because the solution does not penetrate all the way under the nail bed. All the fungus has to die to be cured. Also, it can take months to see any results. Oral medication has a better success rate. Although, they can cause liver toxicity. You would need constant blood tests while taking the medication.

Laser Treatment for Nail Fungus

If you have caught nail fungus as well, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser, which typically only takes on treatment. 

Our toenail 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 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 160 locations.