Who can become infected with nail fungus? A common misconception is that only certain people can become infected with nail fungus. This is not the case. While it is often thought that only seniors can be infected with nail fungus, anyone can potentially be infected with it. This includes people of every demographic, from old to young, male to female, and so on.

How do people get infected with nail fungus?

Nail fungus is contagious, so there are lots of different ways people can become infected. Some people can become infected as the result of an injury, while others can be infected during a trip to a nail salon. While it may seem like females are more likely to become infected since they are more likely to go pay attention to their nails and go to a nail salon, a high percentage of people infected with nail fungus are actually males.

And while older people have weakened immune systems that could lead to a nail fungus infection, younger people tend to be more athletic meaning sweat could build up around their feet, causing a nail fungus infection that way.

No matter what you look like or how old you are, you still need to be prepared. Nail fungus can seemingly come from out of nowhere. If you learn about nail fungus risk factors you will decrease your chances of becoming infected with a nail fungus infection. Nail fungus can infect people when they least expect it. Don’t let it infect you.

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. Oral medication is not recommended by our nail doctors. 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 Philadelphia, PA 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 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.