Toenail fungus treatments in Port St. Lucie can be as easy as getting a topical solution or as complex as getting laser treatment. Each treatment option for toenail fungus works differently. This is because they do not have the same cure rate. It is important to see a specialist in toenail fungus. These are nail doctors. In our clinics, our nail doctors will first consult you. They will determine if what you have is really a toenail fungus. Afterward, they will recommend the best treatment option for you.

Tips on avoiding toenail fungus in the summertime

Below are some tips on avoiding toenail fungus during the summertime. It can be easy to get infected. Although, it can be very difficult to get rid of. Follow these tips to avoid dealing with toenail fungus.

  • Wear closed-toed shoes in public spaces
    • This includes public swimming pools, locker rooms, water parks, and gyms
  • Do not share nail clippers
    • People get infected by sharing nail clippers and other nail tools. If you are sharing them, make sure to disinfect them before using them
  • Do not wear the same shoes for an extended period of time
    • Wearing the same closed-toed shoes in hot weather creates the perfect warm, moist environment for a toenail fungus to develop
    • Always switch socks when changing into new shoes
  • Avoid nail salons that aren’t clean
    • Many people get infected with a toenail fungus from nail salons. This is because they do not clean and disinfect their tools properly

Public Pools and Nail Fungus

Laser Treatment for a Toenail Fungus in St. Lucie

Toenail fungus treatments in Port St. Lucie can vary. If you have caught nail fungus, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser, which 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 Port St. Lucie, 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 at our Port St. Lucie, FL location, or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.