A seemingly harmless fashion trend can put you at risk of toenail fungus in Los Angeles. Recently, many men have been picking up the stylish European trend of wearing shoes without socks, which puts them at higher risk of contracting foot fungus. When we are constantly wearing shoes daily, our feet are also secreting sweat and expelling heat, which promotes an excellent breeding ground for fungus to thrive. When people choose to rock no socks, there is no barrier between the feet and the shoe, thus exposing the nooks and cavities between their toes, nails, and skin to a whole world of microorganisms and bacteria. By not wearing socks, along with an impeccable environment for bacteria, this fashionable trend can put you and your feet at risk of developing foot and toenail fungus.
Infected with Toenail Fungus
- Europe 23%
- East Asia 20%
- North America 14%
The prevalence of nail fungal infection is higher in the older population, but we still see onychomycosis in children or young adult populations. The high prevalence rate of this infection may be due to difficulties in treatment – the fungus slowly glows under the nail, which we cannot easily reach.
Cosmetic Problem?
The clearly diseased feature associated with this condition is pain and abnormal growth of nails. Although it is considered a cosmetic problem of relatively minor importance.
If you have nail fungus, don’t hesitate to seek help. Treating fungal nail infection at an early stage will help you recover faster and prevent the spread of the fungus to others!
Recommendations by a Podiatrist
Many podiatrists encourage the use of socks because they protect your feet from the sweaty environment found inside your shoes, as well as prevent irritation and blisters caused by constant rubbing between your skin and the shoe, caused by daily activities like walking. There is a way, however, to keep up with today’s fashion trends while remaining fungal-free. One way is using no-show socks, which are socks that don’t go above where your shoes are. No one will be seeing your socks, and you can bare your ankles, without putting your feet at risk of infection. You can also develop a habit of rotating between sandals and going sockless to give your feet time to breathe and air out.
Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus
As you can see, tips for healthy feet without toenail 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 one 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 Los Angeles, 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 at our Los Angeles, CA location. Visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
