Fungal Issues

• Fungal Nails

  Have you noticed your nails suddenly increase in thickness or change in colour, or perhaps a combination of the two? Chances are you may have contracted a fungal nail infection.

  Fungal nail infections are highly contagious and difficult to treat when in place for long periods of time. Despite this, sound clinical guidelines and medicaments can go a long way to improving the condition of the affected nail or nails.

  It is important to note that nails may thicken in response to severe or repeated trauma alone, and in such cases the resulting nail shape or desire to grow thick cannot be undone.

• Fungal Nail InfectionClinically known as Onychomycosis

• What Causes Fungal Nails(Onychomycosis)?

  Fungal nails typically develop in individuals suffering from athlete's foot along with the presence of any existing nail damage. This results in a portal of entry for fungal spores to the nail bed and cross-infection becomes possible. Long-standing use of dark coloured nail varnish may also result in an onset of symptoms.

  Treatment

  Fungal nail treatment can be a very slow process, it requires good foot hygiene to begin with along with consistency of medicament use. Laser treatment referrals are also available for more difficult cases of Onychomycosis.

• Athlete's FootFungal spores can infect damaged nails

• Preventing Fungal Nail Infections

  You can significantly reduce your risk of developing a fungal nail infection by following these guidelines.

  • Keep feet clean and dry

  • Keep your nails short, and avoid sharing nail clippers

  • Ensure towels and socks are washed regularly

  • Wear flip-flops in public pools, changing rooms and showers

  • Replace old footwear that could be contaminated with fungi

  • Treat athlete's foot immediately to prevent spread to nails

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