How other infections lead to nail fungus. One thing in common between ringworm, jock itch, athlete’s foot, and nail fungus is that they are all caused by a fungus. The fungus, dermatophyte, is classified as tinea– an umbrella category for all infections on the skin. This type of fungus infection can come from sources such as animals, soil, or someone who has the infection.
Types of tinea are:
- Ringworm: Located on the scalp or skin, notable by redness, flakes, and swelling.
- Jock Itch: Found at the groin or upper thighs characterized by itching, redness, and flaking as well.
- Athlete’s foot: Affects skin on the feet between the toes and at the heel of the foot. Can cause itching, burning, redness, and a stinging sensation.
- Nail Fungus: Affects nails either on the toes or fingers, or both. Characterized by discoloration, brittleness, and thickness of the nail.
How other infections lead to nail fungus. Since all infections are caused by the same strain of fungi, they can be contagious to other parts of the body and spread from the body to the nails or vice versa. It is important to treat these infections as soon as possible. These infections can lead to others. To learn more about how these types of infections can spread, check out our blog post on how nail fungus spreads to other parts of the body.
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, 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. 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 Tarzana, CA 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 Tarzana, CA location, or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
