Myths about nail fungus you should know about. You should try to avoid these common misconceptions of nail fungus.
You can cover it with Nail Polish
Covering nail fungus with nail polish is not a good idea. Nail polish covers your nail and does not allow your nail to breathe. It traps the fungus in the nail, allowing the fungus to thrive and eat away your nail. It would be best to leave your nails clean and dry. If you really want to wear nail polish, use antifungal nail polish.
You should trim your nails as short as possible
Cutting your toenails as short as possible will not help get rid of the fungus. It is difficult to treat a fungal nail infection because it spreads easily and can infect the root of the nail as well. Once the root or matrix is infected, the new nail growing in is already infected. Furthermore, cutting the nails too short can cause more trauma and pain.
Toenail fungus only appears in the summer
Fungal spores are always present in the environment. In the early stages of infection, it may not be noticeable. It only gets worse over time. It can get worse in the summer because fungus spores thrive in warm and damp environments.
The fungus can thrive in hot weather and sweaty feet. In the winter, the fungus can also thrive because people usually wear tights and boots, creating a perfectly warm and moist environment for the fungus to grow.
You get the fungal infection because you are unhygienic
Poor hygiene may be one of the risk factors of toenail fungus, but it is not the only one. There are other factors that make you susceptible to the infection. People of age usually develop toenail fungus due to their weakened immune system and brittle nails. The fungus is also present in the environment, especially in saunas, nail salons, or swimming pools.
It will go away on its own
Toenail fungus will not go away on its own. If you ignore it, it will just get worse over time. It would be best to consult a medical professional and have it treated.
Laser Treatment for Nail Fungus
As you can see, tips for healthy feet without nail fungus can be easy to find. 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 Fremont, CA 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, there’s no pain.
If you have any signs of nail fungus, call us at (510) 400-6165 our Fremont, CA location, or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
