Thick nail fungus toenails are a common symptom. If you see that your toenails are thick or have undergone other changes, this may be a sign of a fungal infection. During an infection, the fungus may grow under the nail bed, resulting in your toenail growing thick. It is important to get treated once you see that your nails are growing thick. This is because they may become painful, or make it harder to walk and conduct your usual activities.
A few treatments may include:
- Washing area with soap and water
- Applying urea cream overnight
- OTC topical fungus treatment
- Vicks VapoRub to disinfect
- Tea tree oil twice a day until the nail softens
- Oral mediation
- Laser treatment
- Removal of nail
Many treatments involve persistence and patience so be prepared to incorporate them into your daily routine. After your fungus goes away, preventative measures must be followed so you do not reinfect yourself.
To ensure you don’t develop thick toenails again you should:
- Keep your feet clean by washing them daily followed by drying them with a clean towel
- Changing your socks and shoes consistently to keep your feet dry
- Wearing correct shoes that are not too tight and let your feet breath
- Good hygiene habits such as wearing sandals in public showers and pools
- Keeping your toenails groomed and not beyond the edge of your toe
- Using clean tools when grooming nails
- Throwing away old shoes you wore when you had your fungus
If you have Toenail Fungus, Laser Treatment might be the best option for you. Click here to Schedule an appointment with one of our doctors.
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 Valrico, 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 Valrico, FL location. Visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
