If you routinely find your toenails yellowed and deformed, fungi may be to blame. There is a type of fungus that natural in nature and thrives in dark, moist, and warm areas, much like your shoes, shower and locker room. You may notice yellow and/or white spots on the nail, along with a thickness that develops over time. If one nail is infected and left untreated, it can spread to other nails.
There are multiple treatments available that can be discussed after evaluation of the nails. Treatment term depends on how far the fungus has progressed down the nail.
Fungal nail infections require a process of treatments and may require a continual effort to prevent it from recurring. Keeping the infection under control can include thoroughly washing and drying feet, applying anti-fungal cream and not sharing nail clippers or shoes/socks.
For more information on how to treat fungal nail infections or to request an appointment, don’t hesitate to contact us today at (585) 433-5040! It’s important to nip the fungus in the bud before it spreads!
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