This is the most common foot condition that patients come to see us for. Patients try to get a handle on it at home and it eventually becomes a futile cause. The real problem is reinfection. We will discuss in the clinic how reinfection happens and how to prevent it.
Also known as onychomycosis, fungal nails are an infection of the bed and plate under the nail surface. It’s caused by fungus, which thickens and discolour the nail, makes it smell unpleasant, and can cause pain when you’re wearing shoes. The infection can spread to other nails, skin and even fingernails. It’s a common problem, and can be treated with a prescription fungicidal solution. To prevent fungal toenails, keep your feet clean and dry, wear shoes in public areas, change your socks daily, put on shoes and socks that breathe, avoid nail polish, and use a quality foot powder with talcum or an anti-fungal agent.