Toenail fungus is a fairly common infection. People of any age can get it. Once they do, it is often very difficult to get rid of. To make matters worse, toenail fungus won’t just go away by itself and it can lead to fingernail fungus. As such, people should make sure to pay lots of attention to their feet before they become infected with toenail fungus. But the toes aren’t the only nails to look out for. What some people don’t realize is that fingernail fungus is also possible.

Just like toenail fungus, nail fungus on the fingers on fingers can also be incredibly difficult to get rid of. For many people, nail fungus on the fingers is even worse than toenail fungus because it’s harder to cover up hands than feet. Wearing shoes is normal, but people generally don’t want to go around wearing gloves all day, every day.

Nail fungus can spread from toe to toe, toe to finger, finger to finger, and yes, finger to toe. If you have nail fungus on your fingers or your toes, you should get treated before the fungus spreads. There are many different nail fungus treatments on the market, some of which are more effective and safer than others. If you need help deciding which nail fungus treatment is the best one for you, you should consult with a doctor who has experience treating nail fungus. The sooner you get the treatment started, the sooner you will be rid of your nail fungus.

Laser Treatment for Toenail 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. Oral medication is not recommended by our nail doctors. 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 Gainesville, FL 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 150 locations.