Toenail Fungal Infections are Revolting

Toenail Fungus is an unappealing foot condition that causes the nail to become dense, yellow and brittle. If this condition goes untreated for a lengthy amount of time, the brittleness of the toenail will advance and cause it to crumble further. One factor that contributes to the creation of this condition is using antibiotics when they’re not required since they can cause the lining of the stomach to become damaged, creating a thriving environment for fungi to grow and cause infections. Since toenails infected with fungus are thick, topical medicated creams do not pierce through the nail in a sufficient manner to touch the fungus. It is therefore important that you obtain the correct treatment accordingly.

Treatment for this condition involves:

• Trimming toenails to reduce the number of fungi in them.

• Medications, although they may not be as useful if the fungal infection has spread to deep under the toenail.

• Surgical procedures to remove the entire nail. The recovery period can take up to a year for the fungus to be completely eliminated since it can take this long for the new nail to grow back into place.

This condition, as discussed above, is not a pretty sight to behold. It can be painful and cause complications. Due to the location of this fungus underneath the toenail, we recommend that you contact us in the early stages of this condition so that the fungus can be treated before it develops into advanced stages and spreads to other parts of the foot.

Contact James C. Ricketti, DPM and let us address all your foot and ankle needs. Our board-certified podiatrist will tailor treatments based on your individual needs and with our state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment options, we’ll help you get back on your feet in no time! Call our office today at 609-587-1674 to make an appointment at our conveniently located Hamilton, NJ office.