Who is more likely to get nail fungus? According to the American Academy of Dermatology, some people are more likely to get nail fungus than others. There are several factors that increase the chances of developing a fungal nail infection.

Age

  • Nail fungus is more common in old age and less common in children.

Climate

  • Living in a hot and humid area

Health Conditions

The risk of developing nail fungus will increase if you have one or more of the following:

  • Athlete’s foot
  • Poor circulation due to Cancer, Diabetes, or other factors
  • Weak immune system due to HIV or other diseases
  • History of having it
  • Nail trauma
  • A family member who has it
  • Psoriasis

Way of living

The risk of developing it will increase if you:

  • Sweat frequently
  • Smoke
  • Spent time in water frequently
  • Walk barefoot in public places such as pool or locker room
  • Wear ill-fitted shoes
  • Wear plastic gloves

In summary, you are more likely to get a fungal nail infection when you have your nails exposed to a hot and humid environment. Also, if you have a weak immune system and poor circulation, the fungi are prone to develop until the point where you get a fungal nail infection.

Try to keep your nails dry and clean. If you get a fungal infection, contact your doctor or podiatrist before it spreads out and damages other nails.

Laser Treatment for Nail 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 Las Vegas, NV 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 Las Vegas, NV location. Visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.