Nail fungus facts are important to know when you have nail fungus.

How people get infected with nail fungus

Toenail fungus can infect your nails by making its way through the cracks of your nails. Sometimes even the cuts on your skin surrounding the nails. There are several telltale signs of toenail fungus. Often times the toenail can change color ranging from yellow, blue, and black. It can cause the nail to become hard and thick. This makes daily maintenance almost impossible. Also, it can easily distort and directly change the shape of the nail completely.

The dark dampness of your shoes are the perfect breeding ground for the fungus to grow making toenails easily susceptible to nail infections rather than our hands. If you leave fungus untreated it can spread to your other nails, hands, and even skin!

Who has a higher chance of infection?

Did you know men have a higher chance at developing toenail fungus over women? It can even be a trait passed genetically! It has been reported that the older you get, the more at risk you become for developing the fungus as well. People who suffer from weak immune systems, diabetes, smoke, and are in households where the fungus is already present also run a higher risk at obtaining the fungus.

Nail Fungus in Athletes

Trauma to your nail

If you’ve recently suffered from a toenail or foot injury, or spend a fair amount of time in the water, your odds for infection sky rocket. Take precaution now, be proactive! Never walk barefoot in public, wear flip flops in public locker rooms and showers, and always bring your own nail polish whenever you. get your nails done at the salon! Any trauma to the nail may also put you at risk of getting infected. As a result, the nail is vulnerable and can easily get infected with nail fungus.

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.

Our nail doctor in White Plains, NY 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 160 locations.