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What’s your first image when someone mentions toenail fungus? Is your first image a picture of someone who has poor hygiene, missing teeth and smells bad? The commercials on TV for oral and topical products depict toenail fungus as comical, something unpleasant to look at but nothing serious. The television ads seem to indicate that all you need to do is use one of their sponsor’s topical or oral treatment and the toenail fungus will be gone. All three of these statements are untrue.

Lots of everyday people deal with toenail fungus. There are approximately 40 million people all over the world who deal with toenail fungus. Many older adults get toenail fungus. There are several reasons for this. Many older adults have a decrease in their blood circulation, and an increase in their exposure to fungi. They also may have decreased flexibility and vision to care for their feet. People who are diabetic, have circulation issues, or have a poor immune system are more prone to toenail fungus. People who perspire heavily and/or work in humid environments may also be more prone to toenail fungus.

Toenail fungus is not a joke as the stigma may present it as. Toenail fungus can be quite painful. Permanent nail damage may be a result. If you are diabetic, have AIDS, leukemia, have had an organ transplant, or have a poor immune system, toenail fungus could lead to serious problems.

And lastly, the third misconceived idea is that everyday topical and oral treatments will clear up toenail fungus in a short time. It’s important to know that toenail fungus may be difficult to treat, may take a long time to clear up, and the infection may recur. The sooner you see your doctor the better. You may be tempted to purchase over-the counter antifungal ointments or nail creams. These procedures generally aren’t effective. And with today’s economy you don’t want to waste your money on things that don’t work. If you are experiencing pain associated with toenail fungus you might want to consider giving your doctor a call and talking to his nurse. As stated in the last paragraph, if you are diabetic, have a history of cellulitis, or are experiencing pain, your doctor may prescribe an oral antifungal medication. These medications will help you grow a new healthy nail. However, be aware that it may take four or more months to eliminate the infection and infections may recur. Another treatment to consider is PinPointe™ Foot Laser™. Some clinics are experiencing eighty percent success rate with this treatment. This procedure only takes thirty minutes and is completely painless.

In conclusion, if you have toenail fungus, know that you are not alone and the stigmas associated with toenail fungus are untrue. Many people will acquire toenail fungus during their lifespan. It can be a serious issue and should be addressed. Remember to consult with your doctor to see what he recommends.

If you have long desired healthy, strong, and beautiful toenails, then you have come to the right place! Believe it or not, there are some simple and straightforward tips that can help you achieve the beautiful toenails that you have always dreamed of. The first step to beautiful toenails is surveying the nails you already have. Are they discolored or flaky? If so, then you should consider a visit to your local podiatrist, as you could be suffering from an unsightly and unwanted condition such as toenail fungus. Otherwise, if your nails seem healthy, you can feel free to proceed with these simple and practical toenail beauty tips.

- Keep Your Feet Dry – One of the best secrets to beautiful and healthy toenails in to keep your feet as dry as possible at all times. Wearing clean, dry socks, and changing your socks immediately after working out can achieve this. Excess moisture in your feet can not only encourage unwanted foot problems such as toenail fungus, but can also cause your toenails to become weaker and start to peel. One of the best methods of achieving beautiful toenails is to ensure that they are strong – after that, everything else will fall into place.
- Polishes and Treatments – There are no proven scientific methods to grow nails rapidly. However, there are some excellent treatments on the market that encourage nail growth; and furthermore, these great products encourage healthy nail growth. Brands like Sally Hansen and OPI offer products that help to speed up the growing process, and also encourage nail strength and reduce chipping and peeling. Layer their products under the colored nail polishes, and you will see healthier nails after a few months of usage.
- Prevention, Prevention, Prevention – One of the best ways to achieve healthy and beautiful toenails is to prevent problems like toenail fungus or warts from happening. The best way (besides keeping your feet clean and dry) is to wear shower shoes or flip-flops when using public facilities such as gym locker rooms or hotel bathrooms. These moist, high traffic facilities can be a great hotbed for viruses such as toenail fungus and the human papilloma virus (HPV), which causes unsightly plantar warts.

As you can see, the secrets to healthy toenails won’t require you to invest in hundreds of dollars worth of beauty products! Indeed, the secret lies in these basic, common sense practices.

Are you suffering from toenail fungus? This unsightly condition can cause a lot of problems in patients’ day-to-day lives: Everything from running to exercising to simply throwing on a pair of sandals can become a dreaded routine. Unfortunately, even though almost ten percent of the population suffers from toenail fungus, there is a lot of misinformation out there about what you should and should not do when it comes to treating this ugly and painful condition. To help you on your way to pretty, healthy toes, here are some of the big dos and don’ts on treating (and hopefully, curing) your ugly toenail fungus. (Unfortunately, none of these “Dos” involve any of the “old wives tale” cures you may have heard about!)

- DON’T Trust Commercials – There are plenty of ads out there selling purported topical creams and oral medications that are supposedly miracle cures. And while these ads may seem quite impressive and convincing, these prescription treatments are generally pretty useless. Thus, don’t fall prey to advertising when it comes to the treatment of your toenail fungus. The only real cure is the revolutionary laser treatment, which is only available at your podiatrist’s office.
- DO Schedule a Consultation – Unfortunately, many people tend to be too embarrassed about their unsightly toenail fungus to even book a consultation with their doctor or podiatrist! Get over your nerves and schedule a consultation today. The doctor will be able to set you up for a laser treatment, which can eradicate your toenail fungus in only one thirty minute treatment.
- DON’T Trust Folksy Remedies – While these folksy remedies (such as apple cider vinegar or vitamin E tablets) may sound like a good, organic, and easy way to treat your toenail fungus, none of them really work. Toenail fungus is an extremely stubborn condition; it cannot be done away with anything that you might find in your kitchen or refrigerator. The only real way to get rid of toenail fungus for good is to book an appointment with your podiatrist, and to ask about laser treatments – which are the only real, permanent solution.

These Dos and Don’ts will help you in your quest to get rid of this unsightly, nasty, and sometimes painful condition for good. Toenail fungus can be an annoying problem, but you don’t have to live with it forever. Don’t believe everything you hear, and remember – the only real solution lies in your podiatrist’s office.