Nail fungus and other fungal infections are more common than people think. Fungal infections occur under the same umbrella called mycosis and can affect multiple parts of the body including both the feet and even the nails. Changes in your skin such as redness, peeling, and cracking can be key indicators of a fungal infection. Another symptom is itching which causes you to scratch the area of your body which might result in further irritation.

Below are the most common types of fungal infections that affect millions of people throughout the United States.

  • Tinea pedis aka athlete’s foot: Early fungal infection that begins between the toes and spreads throughout the feet of people who usually have sweaty feet and shoes. Causes a rash on the skin that is itchy and results in a burning sensation. 
  • Candida aka yeast infection: The most common cause of fungal infection and is usually good for your body until it overproduces. Usually infects the skin or membranes 
  • Tinea Cruris aka jock itch: Affects the skin of genitals, inner thighs, and the buttocks which results in itchiness, redness, ring-shaped rashes, found in moist areas of your body affecting people who sweat often.
  • Tinea Corporis aka ringworm: Fungal infection caused by a fungus, not a worm, contrary to popular belief. This results in a rash on the skin that is similar to a ring shape with an outer ring shape that is scaly and itchy. Learn more about the symptoms of nail fungus from our recent blog post here.
  • Onychomycosis aka nail fungus: Lives off keratin of the nails and can be found on both hands and feet resulting in discoloration and change of texture in the nails.
  • Tinea Versicolor: Infection caused by a yeast that lives off your skin, however, overproduces resulting in indicators of a fungal infection involving a rash and discolorations of the skin.

If you would like a free consultation on your nail condition, give us a call now to schedule your appointment to see one of our podiatrists today!

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. 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 Jacksonville, 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 our Jacksonville, FL location. Visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.