While you may be alarmed by how common nail fungus is, preventing it is actually quite easy with some helpful tips from toenail doctors. If you follow these tips, you will be on the right path to avoid nail fungus.
Use your own clippers
Toenail doctors recommend that you do not share nail clippers with anyone since this is a hotbed for fungus to grow. If you are absolutely in a pinch, you can share a pair after properly sanitizing them; however, toenail doctors do recommend that you even sanitize your own clippers with alcohol and antifungals in between uses.
Figure out your correct shoe size
A surprising number of people are wearing shoes that are too tight, and women are especially guilty of this. Since wearing shoes that are too small can cause sweating and pressure that leads to nail fungus, it is important to figure out your correct shoe size and stick to it. According to toenail doctors’ guidelines, when your shoes fit correctly your toenails should not be touching the front. Toenail doctors also recommend that you alternate your shoes to give them an opportunity to dry out.
Don’t be barefoot
Since wet public places like public pools and locker rooms are the ideal environment for nail fungus to thrive, try to avoid being barefoot in these places. You should always wear flip-flops in places like these.
Keep your feet dry
Many of the causes of nail fungus that toenail doctors see arise from the simplest mistake – not drying the feet properly. Always make sure to wash and dry your feet before going to bed to prevent leaving a moist environment for fungal growth.
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. 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 Orlando, FL 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.
