Nail fungus in the elderly is very common. Nail fungus usually starts off small and unassuming. Maybe a small white or yellow spot under the toenail or fingernail. Then the fungus advances and grows which can make the nail can turn yellow, brown, even black becoming thick and hard. What’s worse is the nail can even start flaking and crumbling which can cause pain.

Riskier at an older age

You can get nail fungus at any age, but here’s why the older you are, the more at risk you are to nail fungus. Decreased blood circulation, natural growth of thickened and slow-growing nails, and age-related ailments like diabetes are all common sources of obtaining nail fungus. Not to mention that as we age our immune system and our body’s natural ability to fight infection and bacteria severely weakens making us prime targets for nail fungus.

Runners, gym-goers, power walkers, pretty much anyone constantly active and on the move is at risk of nail fungus due to the amount of pressure they place on their toes mixed with keeping their feet in an enclosed dark, warm, and moist environment, which is nail fungus’ favorite place to grow.

The health of older people

Keeping up our health as we age should be your top priority. If you have a family member or housemate with nail fungus your chances of catching the fungus skyrocket. Nail fungus is extremely infectious. To avoid nail fungus, especially with growing age, you need to be proactive and fight fungus early on. There are an endless amount of different creams and protective nail lacquers you can purchase at your local drug store. Fight fungus early on and you shouldn’t have to worry about any infections with your growing age!

Laser Treatment for nail fungus

However, once you do catch nail fungus, the efficacy of such products reaches a steep decline. At this point, the most effective treatment for your nail fungus is using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser.

Our nail doctor in San Francisco, CA 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. To cure your nail fungus, you can schedule a free consultation with a doctor at one of over 160 locations by calling (800) 672-0625, or visiting our website for more information.