Have you ever been the only person in your house who is healthy while everyone else is sick? When people spend a lot of time with their family members, or with anyone, they are aware that they could catch the other person’s illness. This is true whether the infection is something as simple as a common cold. It is also true if it’s complex as a more extreme flu virus. One other infection that could be spread among family members is toenail fungus. In cases like these, you will be lucky if you remain fungus-free.

Nail fungus is a highly contagious infection. If you live with someone who has already become infected with nail fungus, you are at risk of becoming infected as well. Simply stepping in the same spots as that other person can lead to a nail infection of your own. This is one of the many reasons why people often think that nail fungus runs in the family. You will want to wear shoes around the house and avoid using the same shower as your family member. This is where the fungus is especially likely to spread.

If your whole family has become infected with nail fungus and you haven’t become infected yet, don’t wait until it’s too late. Even if only one family member has nail fungus you will want to act fast. This is because you certainly don’t want to become infected yourself. Have your family member or members seek out a nail fungus treatment from a trained foot doctor such as a podiatrist right away. Podiatrists will be able to inform your family members about all of the nail fungus treatments available. Once your family members get rid of their nail fungus, you won’t have to worry as much about becoming infected simply by walking around your house.

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.  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 Longmont, CO 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.