Nail fungus is problematic because it is so common. 10% of people suffer from it, and it is very difficult to get rid of. It is difficult to treat nail fungus because it grows under the nail on the nail bed. It is hard for treatments to reach under the nail and kill fungus effectively. That being said, you can try to avoid the problem in the first place by taking steps to prevent catching nail fungus. 

You can determine common places where people catch nail fungus by examining in what environments fungus thrives. All types of fungi thrive in dark and damp environments. So these are the types of places where you can easily catch nail fungus. Some examples of such places include showers. Especially public ones at swimming pools and gyms. The beach, which thousands of people who may be infected are utilizing. To prevent catching nail fungus in these places, you should always wear flip-flops and never go barefoot in common areas. 

Another environment due to which you can catch nail fungus is in your own shoes. If you are wearing shoes without socks, your feet will sweat profusely and create an ideal environment for fungus to grow. You can tackle this by always wearing socks with your shoes. Also, alternating shoes so that they have time to dry out. You can also be proactive and use an antifungal shoe spray to prevent any growth. 

Many people catch nail fungus at the nail salon. When nail salons reuse utensils on hundreds of clients without properly sanitizing them, it can easily spread amongst all the clients. This is one of the most widespread ways of catching nail fungus. You should only visit salons that use fresh instruments on every client and a medical-grade autoclave to sterilize shared equipment. 

If you have already caught nail fungus, the most effective way to treat it is by laser treatment using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser. You can schedule a free consultation with a doctor at one of over 150 locations by calling 1-(800) 672-0625, or going to https://www.lasernailtherapy.com/.