TOENAIL FUNGUS

It is a common and treatable condition if you receive the advice and treatment options that are correct for you.

What Is Toenail Fungus?

It occurs when fungal microorganisms inhabit the nails. Additionally, these organisms prefer a dark and warm environment and toenails provide this.

Fungal nail infections often begin at the tip of the nail and gradually move underneath the nail. As a result of this, it interferes with the nail health and appearance over time.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS oF TOENAIL FUNGUS?

It can take different forms, but it is not too hard to identify. Additionally, common symptoms include:

White or yellow patches on the nail, especially under the tip.
General toenail discolouration.
Thickening, crumbling, brittleness or a rough texture in the nails.
Nails separating from the nail bed.
Tenderness or pain around the nails, but this is uncommon.

WHAT CAUSES TOENAIL FUNGUS?

Firstly, toenail fungal infection can occur when visiting places such as public showers/change rooms and some nail salons (where instruments may not be sterilised). In addition, contributing factors include the continual wearing of enclosed footwear (rarely allowing light to the feet) and trauma.

WHAT TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE For Toenail fungus?

TOE FX is a photodynamic antimicrobial therapy that uses a chemical reaction between light and a base to eliminate microorganisms. This is the latest device made from the ground up for Toe Nail Fungus. An improved base since the previous PACT option. The base is methylene blue inpregnated with an antifungal, thus a double pronged approach to kill Toe Nail Fungus. In addition, it is effective, safe and affordable. Additionally, it has many many benefits over conventional toenail fungus treatment methods.

Most topical treatments require committed daily application and offer poor results. Additionally, Oral tablets have a good success rate, but they carry the risk of severe side effects such as liver damage. Additionally, Laser treatment for toenail fungus can be effective, but it is prohibitively expensive for many patients.

TOE FX is a painless, light-based treatment that overcomes these issues. Additionally, The earlier that treatment starts, the quicker it can be resolved. Therefore, It is strongly advised to start treatment well before the infection enters the growth plate of the nail.

Finally, contact your podiatrist for more information, or to see if TOE FX is suitable for your situation. Click here for more information

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SAY GOODBYE TO FUNGUS

With the help of your podiatrist, toenail fungus can be dealt with. Additionally, speak to the foot experts at Cheltenham Podiatry today.

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