Nail fungus symptoms are easier to spot than you might think. Many people make the mistake of leaving nail fungus untreated, and this can result in a worsening of the infection in the best scenario, and a worst-case scenario of the nail fungus spreading to others, or other parts of the body.

This is why it is important to not only seek effective treatment for your nail fungus, but to also do so early. However, to treat nail fungus you have to be able to spot the signs of nail fungus in the first place. Below are some of the signs that may indicate you have nail fungus. 

Symptoms of Nail Fungus

  1. A change in nail color is the most common sign of nail fungus. As the fungus grows and feeds on your nails, your nail will gradually turn yellow, and in some cases as the nail fungus worsens you may find that your nails turn brown or black. 
  2. A general change in appearance or texture of the nail is also a notable sign of nail fungus. Many find that their nails turn brittle or develop ridges, while others notice that their nails become very thick and difficult to trim. These are all notable signs of nail fungus. 
  3. Pain or itchiness in or around the nail can be an indication that you may have nail fungus. While itchiness can be caused by other factors, such as bacterial infections, such infections tend to co-occur with nail fungus and so any pain or itchiness may also be signs of nail fungus. 
  4. As you already know, nail fungus is highly contagious and infectious. This means that if someone in your household is infected with nail fungus, it is likely that you will catch it too. While this is not absolute, and technically not a symptom of nail fungus, someone having nail fungus in your vicinity, in conjunction with other symptoms, may be signs of nail fungus. 

Nail Fungus Risks

Laser Treatment for Nail Fungus

While the nail fungus won’t go away on its own, it can go away with proper treatment. The most effective treatment for nail fungus is using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser, which is safe for children.

Our nail doctor in Los Angeles, 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.

If you have any of these signs of nail fungus, contact us today to schedule a free consultation with one of our doctors at one of our over 120 locations.