Unmanageable funky nails are difficult to deal with in many ways, including both emotionally and physically. Nails of this condition can cause personal discomfort because of the smell, and can also cause social isolation. Foul odors coming from the feet can make your friends and family dislike being around you.

Social isolation from stinky toenails can cause a lot of different issues. Additionally, it just doesn’t feel good to think your feet are causing distance between you and others. You may even be very self-conscious about your nail odor. Society tends to generalize foot odor as being caused by poor hygiene and improper washing habits. It may be difficult for others to understand if you have tried to improve the smell with no results.

Why do I have Funky Toenails?

Unmanageable funky nails are commonly caused by a condition called onychomycosis, or toenail fungus. It is often very difficult to treat stinky toenails caused by this condition. You need to treat the fungus itself to see improvement. The fungus causing the smell hide under the nail in the nail bed. Although, the odor-causing fungus won’t wash away with regular soap and water.

The smell caused by toenail fungus may actually be very difficult to remove.  It feels frustrating or “impossible” to treat. Many people infected with fungus under their nails try all sorts of methods to get rid of the smell. It often includes frequent washing, antiperspirants and deodorants, and more. These treatments are often ineffective at controlling the smell, which can be even more frustrating.

Unmanageable funky nails that are caused by fungus appear alongside other symptoms of the infection. When a toenail fungus infects the toenail, it typically causes other damages to the nail as well. These damages are typically visual, causing the nail to appear dirty or discolored. The aesthetic changes of the nail resulting from fungus can increase social isolation. Others may perceive the damage to the nail as resulting from poor hygiene.

Treatments for Unmanageable Nails

If you think you have unmanageable funky nails that are caused by a fungus, there is good news! There are treatments available that can help with the fungal infection and the resulting smell. However, many of these treatments can lead to even more frustration than they do benefits for the toenails. Topical medications for onychomycosis are especially abundant, and they come in prescription and over-the-counter forms. While accessible, these medications are typically very ineffective.

The ingredients in topical medications must be low enough to not cause damage or irritation to the nail or skin. This limits their effectiveness. Topical medications must penetrate through the nail into the nail bed to eliminate the fungus. This is difficult to formulate, and it can be even more difficult with fungal nails that have become thickened. If at all, results from these medications start to show only a year after their initial application!

Not all nail doctors’ recommendations for unmanageable funky nails are as effective. Many come with severe risks and have low cure rates. A common prescription that nail doctors will recommend is oral antifungal medications. They always carry the risk of very dangerous side effects. The risks typically outweigh any benefits from these treatments. The cure rate is only slightly higher than that of oral medications. Liver toxicity is one of the most dangerous side effects that can come with oral antifungal medication. This is because liver toxicity can lead to lasting liver problems and complications later in life.

Laser Treatment for Funky Toenail Fungus

If you have lost hope for treating your unmanageable funky nails, there is an answer in sight. The PinPointe Laser is an effective and safe treatment for toenail fungus. As a result, it doesn’t come with risks of major side effects like oral antifungal medications. The PinPointe laser eliminates the fungus under your nail with just one session. This means you should start to see an improvement in the smell of your nails almost immediately.

Additionally, once the fungus is eliminated from the PinPointe laser, other symptoms start to disappear as well. This happens as a new healthy nail grows in behind the old damaged nail. Eventually, a completely clear nail will grow in the place of the old damaged, discolored nail that the fungus caused.

If you have uncontrollable stinky toenails, you should be seen by a nail doctor as soon as possible. Additionally, you can improve the condition of your nails. They will be able to diagnose your condition and provide you with the care that can help. To see the nail doctors we work with at over 150 clinics nationwide to provide the PinPointe laser treatment, view our website here.