Preventing the spread of nail fungus can be easy. Having nail fungus is bad enough, but there is no feeling worse than inflicting it upon others. The last thing you want to do is spread your nail fungus to your loved ones.

Best ways to avoid the spread of nail fungus

  1. Don’t share shoes: If you have toenail fungus, do not share shoes or socks with your family members since there may be fungal spores remaining in them that can spread to others. If you absolutely have to share shoes, do not share socks, and spray the shoes with an antifungal spray beforehand. 
  2. Don’t go barefoot: Many people choose to go barefoot at home because wearing shoes indoors can make your home dirty. However, when you go barefoot, the fungus may get caught in the carpet or furniture. To mitigate this risk, you can opt for slippers that are exclusively for the house. This way, you are not tracking in dirt from outside either. 
  3. Don’t share nail clippers: Nail clippers are directly in contact with your infected nails and nail bed, and as such are a hotbed for fungal spores. You should sanitize your nail clippers with alcohol and an antifungal solution or spray after use. It is best to have a separate set entirely of nail clippers, filers, nail polish, or any other tools you may use on your nails. 
  4. Don’t delay treatment: The fact of the matter is, the longer you put off treatment, the more potent your infection will get and the greater the risk of spreading the nail fungus to your loved ones. Laser treatment is the only option that immediately kills all of the fungi at the time, and the PinPointe laser is the most effective treatment option available. 

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 Middleton, MA 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 (800) 672-0625 or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.