How to Sterilize and Keep Away from Nail Fungus

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Many people who suffer from nail fungus are aware of the options available for treatment, however not everyone knows about the post care and how to prevent from reinfection. There are several aftercare products that you may use that can help fight nail fungus and prevent you from getting infected again.

Those who have nail fungus believe that they must dispose of their shoes after treating their nails. They may be on to something, as it is important for you to be careful and prevent from reinfection. However, there are solutions that allow you to still use to same shoes by simply sterilizing them. You may do this by purchasing a shoe sanitizing spray. There are several brand options available either in drugstores/pharmacies or online. Another option if you wear closed-toed shoes is by changing your socks often to a fresh new pair, and by fresh new pair I mean a clean pair of socks that have been freshly washed or even a brand new pair work fine.

Another solution to preventing nail fungus is by applying antifungal cream to your skin. “But what if i don’t have fungus on my feet or toes?” The answer is that you do not need to have fungus on your skin or toes to develop a nail fungus or to prevent from one. Often times the fungal spores live in the tissues of your skin and do not necessarily form a fungus on the skin or toes, but for one reason or another, develop on your nails because your nails could be more susceptible to fungus. Thus, the antifungal cream can block fungal agents from developing and spreading to your nails.

Finally, there are lacquers available that help prevent nail fungus and serve as a protective shield for the nails and the surrounding skin. By applying this oil based lacquer you are protecting your nails from possible reinfection and helping treat nail fungus period.

Time Consuming Toenail Fungus Treatments

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It can often be frustrating when you want to rid yourself of an infection and end up wasting your time when it doesn’t work. People with nail fungus know all about this. The time it takes to get rid of nail fungus can really seem like an endless battle. This is because the majority of treatment options on the market take a lot of time to use and require of lot of patience in doing so.

For example topical medications must continuously be used and applied for the toenail fungus to even have a chance of going away. Other treatments, such as oral medications and home remedies have their own problems as well. Oral medications not only take time to work, but the can also cause serious side effects such as liver damage. Home remedies will most likely not have any kind of effect on your nails at all.

One more toenail fungus treatment option you could try, however, is laser treatment. If you do decide to choose the laser treatment option, the fungus will be killed by the laser instantly. In addition, it won’t require you to digest any harmful medications. With all that said, you will still need to be patient before you see the full results and entirely clear nails. While the laser will kill your toenail fungus during the treatment, you will not see the full results until a new nail grows out and takes the old nails place. For this reason you will need to be patient a little longer. Just remember that there is an end in sight to your nail fungus battle.

Got Thick Nails? Consider Toenail Fungus Laser Removal Treatment!

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One of the most common causes of a thickening or distorted nail is a result of a toenail fungal infection. They can come from a number of causes such as trauma, sports injury, pressure from shoes or improperly fitting shoes, and other less common symptoms such as psoriasis and diabetes. However thickening may not only be a sign of a nail fungus and could be due to something completely different. It is important to contact a podiatrist if you have such a symptom. If the thickening goes untreated, the nails do have the potential to detach and fall off.

Some symptoms that go along with nail thickening consist of brittle nails, a yellowing of the nails, and rigidness in appearance. Pain is also a factor that pairs along with thickening.

You may begin treating the nail by keeping them short and thin. Do so by filing down the nail using a nail file/grinder, or a debridement machine if you have access to one. Topicals may also be used in conjunction with the filing. Using an antifungal cream may also help avoid ulcers that can develop underneath the nails. Lastly, using antifungal foot spray or powder in your shoes can help in treating the nails and avoiding any further infection.

Another Home Remedy For Toenail Fungus

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Some people that have a toenail fungal infection have experienced seeing results by treating it with home remedies. This usually helps with the more minor cases or for the beginning stages of a fungus. Additionally, some remedies work better for some than others. One example is cornmeal.

Many sufferers have noted that the use of cornmeal has been a sufficient method to treat their fungal nail infection. This however is not a medical treatment nor is it a cure so results may vary.

Begin this treatment by making a cornmeal soak. Use a small container, but big enough for your foot to fit, and place about an inch of cornmeal. Proceed by adding about an inch of lukewarm water over to the cornmeal and allow it to sit for about an hour, allowing for the concoction to form. You may then put the feet in the mixture, adding more warm water, enough to cover the feet. Allow the feet to soak for an hour, making sure the entire foot is covered in the mixture, not just the toes, since the fungal spores may be present on other parts of the foot that are not visible to the naked eye. Finally, you may wash off the cornmeal-water mixture from the feet and pat the feet and toes dry with a towel. You may repeat this process once per week until you notice improvement and clearing.

As mentioned above this may not work for everyone nor is it a medically tested treatment option. You may however notice great results as well so it never hurts to try!

How Your Shoes Can Cause Nail Fungus

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Anything that comes in contact with your feet has an impact that could either cause a fungal nail infection or help avoid/treat one. Shoes are no different and play an important part in the health of our nails. Since most of us wear shoes or some sort of foot coverage almost daily, it is important to understand the impact of our shoes and to make sure we are taking the necessary precautions to avoid any foot or toe infection as a result.

Firstly, the size of the shoe is probably the most important aspect of the toes in correlation to nail fungus. If your shoes are tightly fit and do not allocate enough toe space, this could lead to a nail infection. When the toes are overcrowded not only does it cause trauma and pain to the nail, it may also cause the toes to sweat and thus provide a perfect environment for fungus to thrive off of. The best way to avoid such an issue is to get your feet measured and feel the outside of the toe box portion of the shoe to see if the toes have enough room or to close to the top. You can also do so by simply getting a feel for the shoe and walking around in it to detect any discomfort.

The shoes are not only crucial for avoiding a nail infection but are also important that the comfort and space can impact the circulation of your feet and the circulation in the shoe itself. When there is enough room in the shoe it keeps them fresh, dry, and odorless. Furthermore, if you want to be extra careful, look for shoes that contain natural materials; leather is a good example as it allows the feet to breathe.

Why Pinpointe Laser is Superior to other lasers advertised

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Since the invention of laser, a number of treatments and procedures have been developed. Laser is an innovative treatment option for both medical and cosmetic procedures and has been successful compared to previous options. The Pinpointe laser is one such laser that focuses on the medical treatment of nail fungus.

The Pinpointe laser serves to treat the nail fungus and get rid of the discoloration and disfiguration of the nails. The FDA approved laser works by penetrating through the nail with a focused heat source, making it a completely safe treatment, as it does not emit radiation or any harmful rays. This means that people from all walks of life may get this treatment done, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, you name it, are all candidates for this treatment. Furthermore, the PinPointe laser typically requires only one treatment, while other lasers require 4-5 treatments at minimum. This laser is especially beneficial for those who have busy schedules or do not like to frequent doctors’ offices as a routine.

The treatment with the PinPointe laser should last about 30 minutes per foot and is a painless treatment overall. The most patients feel is a slight heat and warming sensation over the nails. Another beneficial factor is that there is no downtime required after the treatment. Patients can proceed with regular activity immediately after, but of course it is crucial to prevent from reinfection by being cautious of your surroundings and avoiding anything that may have potentially caused the fungus to begin with.

Lastly, the PinPointe laser has the highest curate of any other treatment option, including other laser devices. Other lasers are less powerful and cheaper devices, which is why they require more frequent treatments, and many of them are not FDA cleared.

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Time Consuming Toenail Fungus Treatments

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It can often be frustrating when you want to rid yourself of an infection and end up wasting your time when it doesn’t work. People with nail fungus know all about this. The time it takes to get rid of nail fungus can really seem like an endless battle. This is because the majority of treatment options on the market take a lot of time to use and require of lot of patience in doing so.

For example topical medications must continuously be used and applied for the toenail fungus to even have a chance of going away. Other treatments, such as oral medications and home remedies have their own problems as well. Oral medications not only take time to work, but the can also cause serious side effects such as liver damage. Home remedies will most likely not have any kind of effect on your nails at all.

One more toenail fungus treatment option you could try, however, is laser treatment. If you do decide to choose the laser treatment option, the fungus will be killed by the laser instantly. In addition, it won’t require you to digest any harmful medications. With all that said, you will still need to be patient before you see the full results and entirely clear nails. While the laser will kill your toenail fungus during the treatment, you will not see the full results until a new nail grows out and takes the old nails place. For this reason you will need to be patient a little longer. Just remember that there is an end in sight to your nail fungus battle.

For more information, please contact our office at
Medical Park Tower 1301 W. 38th St. Suite 707
Austin, TX 78705
(800) 672-0625