Emotional trauma from nail fungus can be common among some people. Insurance companies tend to consider nail fungus cosmetic. In some cases, this could be true. But in other cases, nail fungus might not only cause a person physical pain but real emotional pain as well. People with nail fungus often have to worry about other people staring and laughing at them if they don’t cover up their feet or hands. People with toenail fungus also usually see their feet right before they go to bed, so it can often keep them up at night, causing even more problems that way.
What to do when you have nail fungus
One thing you can to not make the emotional trauma even worse is not let your nail fungus get worse. If you have toenail fungus, it is important to let your feet breathe. Most people who are embarrassed by their toenail fungus decide that they don’t want anyone to see their feet. As a result, these people cover up their feet with closed-toe shoes. This is the exact opposite of what they should be doing. By allowing their feet to sweat in those closed-toe shoes, the toenail fungus could almost certainly get worse. Instead, people with toenail fungus should wear sandals, flip-flops, or other open-toe shoes.
Despite what insurance companies think, it’s not healthy to let your nail fungus impact your life in such a negative way mentally. Nail fungus is often difficult to get rid of, but it is not impossible to treat. This is why you should seek out a nail fungus treatment before it starts taking over your life. Not only will treating your feet or hands clear up your nails, but it will also get you over the emotional aspect that comes along with it.
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 Scottsdale, AZ 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.
