Early signs of toenail fungus you should never ignore. It is important to catch your toenail fungus as early as possible to avoid spreading the infection – for both yourself and others. When you get a fungal nail infection, there will be a few changes to the appearance of your toenails. Let’s take a look at them and see if you have seen any of the signs on your toenail.
Early Signs of Toenail Fungus
- Nail thickening
- When you get a fungal infection on your toenails, they can suddenly be thicker and denser.
- Darken nail color
- As you develop toenail fungus, you might notice your toenails to have a yellowish dull color.
- Stinky odors
- It is normal to have smelly feet because bacteria is always present on your feet and nails. But it is usually washed off and after a shower, your feet are no longer smelly. If you still have bad odors after washing your toes and nails, it may be a sign of overgrowth of bacteria and fungus on your feet or underneath the toenails.
- Nails getting brittle and crumbly
- The fungus affects your nail growth and can make your nail brittle and crumbly. As the infection develops, your toenails may start breaking off with a little pressure.
- Bumpy surface
- Because the fungus grows underneath the toenail, the toenail shape may become lumpy and bumpy as the infection develops. The surface also become rougher and the edges of your toenails can also be torn.
If you notice any of these changes in your nail, it may be a sign of developing a toenail fungus. Pay close attention to your nail and if needed, treat your nails with a doctor so you won’t spread the infection.
Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus
As you can see, tips for healthy feet without nail fungus can be easy to find. Furthermore, 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 Kingston, NY 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 Kingston, NY location. Visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
