Toenail fungus and dry feet can go hand in hand in avoiding the infection. Fungal nail infection is caused by an overgrowth of fungus in your nail. Fungi tend to thrive in humid areas, so it is very important to keep your feet dry as much as possible. Here are some tips to optimize your feet hygiene.
- Avoid socks made of cotton.
Cotton will hold moisture inside the sock and create humidity for your feet. - Utilize a shoe dryer.
It is a shoe rack that sends air inside the shoes. You can also use it to dry your wet shoes due to rain or other reasons. If there is no dryer, try to place your shoes near a heat source or a wind, such as under the sun or by a fan. - Use foot powder
There is medicated foot powder that keeps your feet dry and reduces foot odors while wearing shoes. You can also substitute with baby powder - Dry your feet completely after showering or swimming.
Make sure to dry between your toes as well.
Tiny changes in your habit will prevent you from a fungal infection!
Toenail Fungus Prevention
Prevention of nail fungus is important. First of all, the infection is caused by a microscopic organism called fungi. One way of getting a nail fungus is skin-to-skin contact with people who already have it or other fungal infections on their skin such as Athlete’s foot. Another way of getting fungi in your nails is through objects. You can get nail fungus by walking barefoot in a warm and moist area such as a public pool, or by sharing an infected nail clipper or shoes.
In addition to those conditions above, simply age can be a factor too – older adults are more prone to get fungal nail infections. If you have these conditions above, be extra careful with the fungal nail infection. If you notice any changes in your nails, ask your doctor immediately.
Laser Treatment for Toenail 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 Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte, NC location. Visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
