Avoiding toenail fungus in Gainesville, FL is simple. People easily get infected. As a result, if people had taken a few extra precautions, the infection could be avoided. People like to try out home remedies to get rid of the infection. Home remedies hardly ever work. There is no scientific evidence to prove they work. Nail doctors do not recommend any of these remedies. When infected with a toenail fungus, it’s important to speak with a nail doctor. They recommend the best treatment option after seeing you.

Tips on Avoiding a Toenail Fungus Infection

Toenail fungus can be easily avoided. As result, here are a few tips on how to take care of your nails. First, never share any nail clippers or other nail tools with anyone. The fungus can stay on the nail clippers. Furthermore, it can infect others. Second, always wear slippers or shoes in public places. This includes pools, gyms, and locker rooms. Next, always wear a new pair of socks when putting on new shoes. The fungus can live in shoes where the feet sweat. Lastly, try not to wear the same shoes every day. This is because the moisture in our feet is perfect for a fungus to form.

Also, make sure nail salons are clean. When removing acrylic nails, do not pull them off. This leads to a traumatic injury. As a result, it makes it vulnerable to getting infected.

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Laser Treatment for a Toenail Fungus

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. 

At Laser Nail Therapy, our nail doctor in Gainesville, FL 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 at our Gainesville, FL location, or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.