How to keep nail fungus away from your feet. Even if you have treated your toenail fungus, people can always reinfect themselves if they keep the same lifestyle. The important thing is to learn how to keep yourself away from fungus in daily life. Here are some examples.

Public Places

  • Dry your feet using a towel after bath or swimming
    • Make sure to wipe in between your toes. If possible, use a hairdryer to dry your feet.
  • Try not to walk barefoot in a public place such as a swimming pool or communal showers.
    • Wear flip-flops instead
  • Do not share towels, shoes, or socks.
    • By sharing them, you are more likely to get infected by the fungus as well as spread your fungus to others.

Your Shoes

  • Wear shoes that have a breathing space for your toe
    • Tight shoes will make a moist environment for your toes, which will encourage the fungi to grow.
  • Try not to wear the same shoes two days in a row
    • Let your shoes dry after you wear them all day.
  • Take your shoes off as often as you can.
    • This also helps to reduce humidity inside the shoes. Keeping your feet and shoes dry is key.

Fungi and bacteria go through your nails through cracks. Be extra careful when your nails are injured or right after toenail surgery.

Laser Treatment for Nail 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 Queens, 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 Queens, NY location. Visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.