Understanding toenail fungus can be difficult. Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is one of the countless infections that people could suffer from. Some people who have toenail fungus end up having it for years, or even for the rest of their lives. Sometimes this is because they don’t think they can get rid of it. Other times it’s because they just try one toenail fungus treatment and decide to give up after it doesn’t work. While it is true that in some cases toenail fungus is very difficult to treat, it is not impossible.

How do you get infected with toenail fungus?

Those who have nail fungus believe that they must dispose of their shoes after treating their nails. They may be onto something, as it is important for you to be careful and prevent from reinfection. However, there are solutions that allow you to still use to same shoes by simply sterilizing them. You may do this by purchasing a shoe sanitizing spray. Another option if you wear closed-toed shoes is by changing your socks often to a clean pair of socks that have been freshly washed or even a brand new pair .

Also make sure to keep your feet away from anyone you know who already has toenail fungus. Toenail fungus is highly contagious so if one person has it, it is possible that it will spread to other people, especially those that the infected person lives with. It is even more likely to spread if the other people aren’t careful. Unfortunately, people with toenail fungus often don’t want others to know about their infection so they keep it a secret, or they may not even know that they are infected. So, the safest thing to do is to always remain safe and wary.

Laser Treatment

The most important thing for you to do is never lose hope. If you never tried a toenail fungus treatment or gave up in the early going, now is the time to get help. One toenail fungus treatment may not have worked, but keep trying. Laser treatment using the PinPointe laser is the most effective treatment for toenail fungus, and also the safest.

Our nail doctor in Austin, TX 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. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with one of our doctors at one of our over 160 locations.