Who gets toenail fungus? About 50 percent of the U.S. population gets infected once you are in your 50s. Between men and women, men turn out to be more likely to contract a toenail fungus than women. The older you are, the higher your chances are. 

Infected People

Diabetics, people with athlete’s foot, people who are immunocompromised, smokers, swimmers, and surfers are also put at more risk for developing onychomycosis. Since the fungus is very contagious,  people that live with someone who has a toe fungus would also have a higher risk of getting the fungus. 

To decrease your chances of contracting an unsightly toenail fungus, some simple precautions can go a long way to keeping your toes fungus-free. It is important to be careful in public places. It is common to get infected when walking barefoot. Nail salons are another place where people get toenail fungus.

Precautions to avoid Toenail Fungus

  • Wear shoes in spas, swimming pools, public showers, and locker rooms
  • Wear sweat-absorbing socks 
  • Changing your socks often, especially after doing exercise 
  • Cleaning your feet with soap and water
  • Drying out your shoes before wearing them again if they get wet

If you have toenail fungus and have questions, contact us to schedule a free consultation with one of our doctors. We have over 150 locations coast to coast.

Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus

As you can see, tips for healthy feet without nail fungus can be easy to find. If you have caught nail fungus, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser. It 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 Wheeling, IL 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, there’s no pain. If you have any signs of nail fungus, call us at (800) 672-0625 our Wheeling, IL location. Visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.