First – What is a toenail fungus?

Toenail fungus causes toenails to turn embarrassingly yellow and crumbly from fungi that squeeze under them and then hide out. If left untreated the fungi dig in deeper and may spread to other toenails, causing them to thicken and become even more unsightly.

What causes a toenail fungus?

A fungal infection of the toenail usually occurs due to small cuts in the skin or a slight separation between the toenail and the nail bed. Once present in a toenail, the infection can spread quickly. The foot is prone to fungal infections because shoes are in dark, moist environments. The infection also thrives from prolonged exposure to warm, moist environments such as pools or showers.

How do you treat a toenail fungus?

Treatment can be topical creams, oral medications, or laser toenail fungus treatments. Often a combination of all three methods is used. Laser fungus toenail treatments have been clinically proven to be 77% to 90% effective with 5 mm of new clear nail growth.

Learn more about laser fungus toenail treatments, on our blog.

Toenail fungus affects 1 in 10 people. When you get older than 70, it’s 1 in 2 people. Toenail fungus is a common condition that can be easily treated. However, if it worsens, you need to bring the help of a medical professional.

What is a toenail fungus?

Toenail fungus causes toenails to turn embarrassingly yellow and crumbly from fungi that squeeze under them and then hide out. If left untreated the fungi dig in deeper and may spread to other toenails, causing them to thicken and become even more unsightly.

What causes a toenail fungus?

A fungal infection of the toenail usually occurs due to small cuts in the skin or a slight separation between the toenail and the nail bed. Once present in a toenail, the infection can spread quickly. The foot is prone to fungal infections because shoes are in dark, moist environments. The infection also thrives from prolonged exposure to warm, moist environments such as pools or showers.

How do you treat a toenail fungus?

Treatment can be topical creams, oral medications, or laser toenail fungus treatments. Often a combination of all three methods is used. Laser fungus toenail treatments have been clinically proven to be 77% to 90% effective with 5 mm of new clear nail growth.

Learn more about laser fungus toenail treatments, on our blog.